Please Rescue A Dog- If You Can.
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Why would anyone want to rescue a dog?-Any dog? Well I suppose you need to delve a little deeper and ask the question - why does any dog need rescuing? Many people think of rescue dogs as being “damaged goods”. An example of this thought is children not eating bananas with the black bits on their skins. The bananas are fine but try telling this to children.
Some people may feel that a rescue dog is a second rate dog, one that nobody wants anymore. Well there are many reasons why a dog may need rescuing and may need help from a thoughtful and caring person/family. Many rescue dogs may have strayed and may not have collars/microchips, maybe some of the original dog owners cannot afford to keep their loved ones anymore (i.e. pensioners with over the top, mounting bills or owners who have lost their jobs or their place of residence). Some dog owners cannot deal with their dogs anymore after they realize the ‘full grown size’. They started out as cute little puppies, and then ended up huge Rotttweilers, German Shepherds or even massive Huskies. These larger breeds need constant challenges and exercise-which some dog owners simply cannot provide. This could be due to time or disability. So, not all Rescue dogs are second rate cross-breeds or mongrels. Rescue Centers and Shelters go a long way to make sure each rescued dog is healthy, well fed, and up to date with their shots, as well as helping each dog to be as socially well adjusted as can be, before they are ready to be adopted out by new Dog Owners and/or Families.
So what I am trying to say, is that before you go out and look for a New born
Puppy from a ‘puppy mill or pet store’, perhaps you could give your local Rescue Centers/Shelters a go. You would be saving a dog’s life and you could be making your life fulfilled at the same time.
As for Rescue dogs being out of control and needing extra Dog Training once they are taken home, well I can say that I have had both rescue dogs and new Puppies- fresh from their litters, and the only difference would have to be the Dollar figure I paid for them. Sure some dogs may need more training than others, and some Rescue Dogs may need more comforting but this is more to do with each individual dog’s temperament and its previous circumstance.
I am a self confessed dog lover-you should know that by now, and if I can help rescue any dog, given the opportunity, I would not hesitate.
Take care.
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Comments on Please Rescue A Dog- If You Can. »
G’day Mr. Preston,
I read your rescue a dog message with interest as I have recently done this and it is proving to be one of the most rewarding things I have ever done. To me your key comment was about the match of dog to person. I favor the large breeds and finally found my match; a male Siberian Husky, 9 months old, all white other than the black ear fringes and yes he could be mistaken for a Wolf but the big blue eyes abd totally winning personality blow that. Don’t know how big these fellas get but at his age he is 70 lb. and starting to get massive neck, shoulder and chest muscles, slim behind the ribs and his rear quarters are muscling up. He is remarkably strong, fast, agile and tireless. I had read they will dig, chew and are master escapists. It’s all true but we got through all that very quickly as he is very smart. I quit tying him when away and provided large bones and toys. It all stopped immediately. I am an active sort so he gets plenty of running and playing. He is very gentle with kids. My 9 year old daughter is a petite energy ball and has decided she is little mother. Their antics provide many laughs and it is not uncommon to see them both on the carpet with her head in the crook of his neck sleeping while he patiently waits for the next round. All of this is to clarify the next important point. You can get a very fine animal by rescuing one. I got this fella for nothing. His owner was happy to see him gone. I knew he had been abused so I worked with him by myself for a while to establish trust and the fact I was pack leader. He is now happy, learns quickly, knows his place and is a big enjoyable goof.
you have no idea how many I have been part of rescuing
I used to work in an animal shelter/rescue and know exactly what your saying. Sometimes escaping the circumstances to a new environment makes all the difference. I have had rescue dogs before and I have had purebred from a breeder. Any dog not given the proper time, attention and training can be hell on wheels, it just takes some effort on both sides to accomplish something wonderful.
I’ve rescued 2 huskys so far and really want to rescue another as soon as I am more financially able. I love the husky personality and have the perfect environment including a fully fenced acre. My first husky was an old man in ill health; he had no teeth, was emaciated and had incontinence issues. We took him from a woman that was going to euthanize him. We only had Casey for 2 years but I believe they were probably the best two years of his life. Then we adopted Lola, a young female who hadn’t even gotten all of her color yet. We only had her for about 2 years when she got an ear infection, a bladder infection and tick fever all at the same time. I really think that the two antibiotics where just too much for her system. We tried hand feeding her and we cooked for her but she finally just wouldn’t eat any more and looked so sad. I had to have her euthanized so she wouldn’t be in pain any longer. Both times, it was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do. Both Lola and Casey were truly amazing dogs; so loving and energetic. They brought alot of joy into our home. We’ve opnly rescued 2 huskys, but we have rescued 4 other dogs; 3 in recent years and 2 cats, both of whom our huskys were good with. I sure do miss our husky babies.