How Do You Adopt A Small Rescue Puppy Or Dog?
Adopting a dog or puppy from a rescue organization has many benefits. First, most rescue animals are already housebroken and trained. Second, dogs from these shelters tend to come with an owner’s manual of sorts, in that rescue shelters are happy to hold your hand through the process of assimilating your new pet into your home. And lastly, owners who adopt pets from a rescue organization often have the benefit of being able to take home a pet that has already been spayed or neutered. Find rescue shelters near you that match your breed-of-interest. Good resources for finding these types of shelters are AdoptAPet.com and ASPCA.org. If your local shelter doesn’t currently have the particular breed for which you are searching, they might be happy to point you in the direction of a nearby rescue shelter that does. Visit multiple rescue shelters in your area. Don’t feel pressure to bring a new pet home on the first day. Ask the shelter staff questions about the animals’ personalities, energy
