Why Adopt

Adopting an Adult Dog Sure they might not fit into the cage in the pet store, but adopting an adult dog (1year and older) is the best decision you could ever make.  Just think--no puppy stage!!! Here are some more reasons to adopt an adult dog       1. You would get the same thing if you were buying a dog - maybe even better!  The bond that you would have with a rescue dog is strong.  A dog that has not had the greatest start in life or just has been "thrown away" because its owners could not take care of it, is more likely to bond with their new family.  Once the dog is in its new home it wants to please as much as possible so they are never again "thrown away." Most rescue dogs make very loving and loyal companions.      2. A best friend.  With a grown dog you have an instant best friend.  You don’t have to wait for your puppy to grow up to see if it enjoys doing the same activities that you do. When you come home from work you’ll want to relax with your dog rather than cleaning up after it.       3. Getting a puppy is just like having a baby.  Getting up in the middle of the night to make sure it doesn't have an "accident".   Cleaning up after the "accidents", and after it ate to much.  With an adult dog they do not need to be babysat to make sure they don't make a mess.      .     4. A house broken dog.  In a shelter or rescue organization dogs are all taught to be house trained.  Getting a puppy form a pet store means training, training, and more training.  A puppy needs to be on a consistent schedule – because puppies will go when they want to go.     5. Do you think you will have time to take your puppy out every hour to be house trained, feed him, and clean up his messes?  An average working person gets home from work late and does not have the time or is too tired to do all those things before the day is over. Having an adult dog means you will be able to have more time for yourself not taking the dog out.      6. Less bills to pay.  A puppy needs to be taken to a vet for a series of shots, facials, to be altered and one or two emergency trips if they swallowed something dangerous.  Multiply each visit by $40.00 or more plus shots and medications. That can add up to more than $100.00 a month.  When adopting a rescue dog they should be up to date on all shots, altered, heart worm negative, and on prevention. 7. In tact clothes and furniture.  A puppy constantly needs to chew on things, if it’s a table leg, socks, or shoes, the puppy does not care as long as it can chew.  No matter how much you’ll keep an eye on them they’ll always get into something.  A puppy needs to be on surveillance 24-7 unlike older dogs who can run around the house without destroying it.      8. Getting an older dog means you know what you’re getting.  A puppy is unpredictable on how big it will get, what will its temperament be, and if it will be good with children.  When adopting you get a dog best suited to your needs and not a puppy you don’t know how will turn out.      9. When buying a puppy people go by a color or look.  It is not a very good basis to go on.  Puppies often change in behavior and look. You might get a couch puppy when you love the outdoors, or vice versa.  When adopting an adult dog you know specifically what your getting and how that dog behaves.     10. Knowing you saved a life might be the most rewarding of all.  Not only are you thankful you have a companion, your companion is grateful he is still living. People may think that they can not make a difference in adopting one dog when they think of all of the other ones still waiting, but you can make a difference.  YOU CAN MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD TO THAT ONE DOG!        Many people think dogs that are rescued have behavior problems or are genetically inferior.  That is NOT true.  Many dogs are very sweet and just want a home.  You can spend $500 - $1000+ on a dog and get a bad dog.   Money does not buy the wag in the tail.   It all depends on the dog.  Many people are uneducated and do not realize the time, effort, love, and money that has to be contributed in raising a dog, and just forget about them so they give them to shelters.  But adopting just might be the best decision you ever made.  Belive me I wouldn't have it any other way