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Originally Posted by duffysmom
... if we ever get another dog it will be a rescue; there are so many beautiful dogs out there looking for homes. Today I read an article about 150 dogs that were rescued from puppy mills being shipped to NYC to be placed up for adoption. They spent their entire lives locked up in tiny cages and bred continuously.  Selling dogs is a big and dirty business. |
Thank you so much for highlighting the importance of considering a Rescue dog. There are many breed-specific rescue organizations, as well as local Humane Societies. I think that DoodleGirl can add more information.
We were fortunate to rescue a Portugese Water Dog, who we renamed LolliPop. She had at least three homes previous to our adoption. Fireboy was longing for a chocolate lab puppy, but I persuaded him to rescue Lolli. I sold him on the fact that Lolli would love to boat and swim at our lake cottage in Canada. By the time that Fireboy realized Lolli doesn't like water, it was too late! Lolli is the most delightful, friendly and personable dog ever! And Fireboy adores her!