Helping your newly adopted rescue dog adapt to his new home may be a challenge in the beginning. If your new rescue dog seems terrified, it may be for good reason. Dogs who have been rescued or who end up in a shelter have often faced many challenges. He may …
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If you have just started searching for a dog to adopt at your local shelter or rescue organization, you were probably given an application to fill out. A rescue group will generally have a more extensive form than a shelter might and will ask several questions regarding how you will …
If you are just beginning a search for a rescue dog to adopt, beware of the red flags. While there is an abundance of legitimate shelters and rescues, there are many people and groups that are not reputable. Ideally, anyone who has dogs available for adoption should have the dog’s …
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If you have ever gone to a shelter looking for a dog to adopt, it may have felt overwhelming. Shelters often house many dogs who all need a home and are very eager for some friendly attention from visitors. You can probably adopt only one dog, two at the most. …
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When a stray dog shows up on your doorstep it can be hard to resist the temptation to wrap your arms around him and bring him inside. And, good for you for caring! However, before you decide to adopt him and make him part of your family, there are some …
People decide to foster rescue dogs for a number of reasons. Someone who has never had a dog before might want to try it out temporarily with a foster dog. Others may want a friend for their dog or child. But most commonly, people who foster rescue dogs really love …
Shelters periodically take in a pair of dogs at the same time who are very bonded. They may be part of the same litter or two dogs who have been living together for a period of time. If both dogs seem really attached to one another, the shelter will usually …
Many people work full-time jobs and wonder if they can adopt a dog. If you are one of these people who love dogs and want to save a shelter dog, you are wise to first think about how realistic it is to have a new furry friend. You probably devote …
Adopting a rescue dog is a big decision for you and your family, and there are many things to consider. Just remember that the adorable, cute new pooch you found at the local shelter will become a member of your family for many years. However, before you bring her home, …
Bringing your new rescue dog home for the first night is exciting and heartwarming, but where should she sleep? You want your new family member to feel welcome and safe, so sleeping arrangements can be an important part of helping your new dog with this big transition to her new …
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