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Originally Posted by CFrance
I agree with everything that's been said so far. I might add, the reason why I have two rescues now is because I want to have dogs in order to spend time with dogs. So that's part of my raison d'être.
That said, if you are very active and would like to give a rescue dog a chance at a better life, you can do this. Most dogs from shelters are crate trained, as they live in kennels. Our two came from the Sumter County Humane Society, where I volunteer. Since I walk the dogs, I can tell by looking at their kennel in the morning which ones are housebroken. I know which ones are skittish, which ones are calm, and which ones need a lot of exercise. You can ask all these questions of the shelter staff; I know the staff at Sumter County Humane Society, and they will tell you the truth.
Since I'm past retirement age, I chose dogs I think (hope) I will outlive, which is another reason not to go with a puppy. You have to have a backup plan for the dog if something happens to you. One of ours was brought to the shelter after the owners died and the adult children did not want him.
There is a meme out there that says something to the effect that a rescue dog would rather be lying on your floor waiting for you to come home than sitting in a kennel not knowing what's next.
Good luck in your decision.
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I couldn’t agree more with you. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I’ve had three beautiful rescues who have since passed, and currently have a sweet pound dog who was a bait dog for dog fights in TX. They have each brought so much humor, care, and awareness into our lives, & I believe they would rather be waiting for you, at their home, than be caged at the pound all day with many other animals waiting for rescue or (more often) euthanization. I think they make us better humans & raise awareness of all animals - they are so hungry for a petting, loving attention & care, same as we need.
Pet Trusts are simple documents whereby you can name a new owner (& alternate) when you die & you can designate specific funding for the new owner. They give back so much.