At any given moment there are numerous pedigree dogs for adoption through rescue groups or private rescue. The rescue groups are people who are interested in saving purebred dogs of a certain breed, and every breed is represented by folks as interested in your favorite as you are. Private rescue is someone with a pedigree dog who needs to give this dog (usually at no charge) to a very good home.
For a variety of reasons these dogs most often have had a tough time finding a permanent family. They need very special people like you to help them forget the past and now have a happy life. If you are willing to give them a helping hand they are more than happy to give you all of their love, loyalty and companionship. You are what they have been dreaming of! In some cases it might take more effort from you to adopt a rescue animal than dialing a number or visiting a pet shop and paying top dollar for a purebred pup. You will first need to find a source for the dog you desire and then make arrangements for him or her to reach your home. Sometimes this is necessary when purchasing a purebred dog as well. You may learn that you will need to drive to an airport to pick him or her up. This effort is a minor consideration when you think of what you are doing for you, your family as well as for the animal involved. You are saving him or her from being put to sleep or a possible fate even more unthinkable.
If I have not yet convinced you that purebred rescue is a worthwhile option, I hope to now. Why might you ask would someone throw away expensive, beautiful dogs? For all of the same reasons they don?t want to or cannot keep their mixed brothers and sisters. The reasons are endless!
According to the statistics of the Humane Society of the United States each year 8 to 12 million dogs enter United States shelters, 25% plus are purebred animals. Up to 3,000,000 purebred dogs are thrown away every year in our country, the land of opportunity. What opportunities do they have? You are looking for a companion animal and a family pet so why not consider rescuing one of these 2 to 3 million dogs. It is fair to say that the largest number of these animals never make it out of shelters! Below are some phone numbers and web addresses to help you begin your adventure.
Web sites for pure bred dog rescue
http://www.cheta.net/connect/ canine/rescue/default.htmhttp://www.canine-connection s.com/rescue/listing.htm http://www.akc.org/ns-search/ rescue.htm?NS-search-set=\3 6c62\s4c.c62a3e&NS-doc-off set=21&
http://www.cheta.net/connect/ canine/
http://www.ecn.purdue.edu/~laird/animal_rescue/
ACK Phone: (919) 233-3718
Fax: (919) 854-0168
e-mail: publiced@akc.org
Web sites for cat rescue
http://animalrights.miningco.com/msubrescue-cat.htmhttp://www.fanciers.com/resc ue.html
With all these wonderful animals needing good loving homes, why would anyone permit their animal to breed except to keep the breed pure?
