Why get a dog from rescue instead of the humane society or a pet store?
Humane societies are one path to finding your loving companion. By working with your shelter, you may find the perfect companion. Some dog breeds, though, do not react well in shelters: they cower in the corner of their cages, or “shut down.” The behavior you see in a shelter may not be the dog’s real personality. Before you buy a pet from a pet store, you need to know where those puppies come from. Puppies sold in pet stores usually came from a rural breeding mill. The puppy’s parents live in dirty, inhumane, unsheltered wire cages with little or no opportunity for affection, socialization, or even basic veterinary care. When you buy a puppy from a pet store, you are contributing to the continuance of horrible, inhumane conditions for dogs that have no chance of a decent life. Rescue dogs live in homes with their foster families, and are therefore socialized. They are completely vetted: from routine exams and vaccinations to needed surgeries. The foster family has detailed information
