Adopting a rescue and shelter dogs come with rewards that can’t be measured. There is something special about these dogs. It’s as if they know what you did for them by giving them a chance to live the life they deserve.
When given a chance they are quick to show their love and devotion as part of your family. So you might be wondering if a rescue or shelter dog different from other canines?
One thing to note about a dog that has been rescued that by the time their are adopted is that they’ve at least been in 3 ‘homes’. The place they were born, foster or home that saved them and their home with you. That’s a lot of change in the short life of a dog.
Many of these dogs had a rough start to life, suffering abuse, abandonment and neglect. But despite everything all these puppies and dogs are like any other dog who want to know a caring hand, love and to belong to a family aka pack.
There are so many reasons to adopt a canine. If you want to learn more you can start by contacting a local shelter. And, of course check out the many online rescue societies for dogs near you.
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