{"id":4708,"date":"2019-06-26T15:51:09","date_gmt":"2019-06-26T14:51:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tails.com\/blog\/?p=4708"},"modified":"2022-03-30T11:54:59","modified_gmt":"2022-03-30T10:54:59","slug":"adopting-rescue-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tails.com\/blog\/adopting-rescue-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Adopting rescue dogs"},"content":{"rendered":"

We\u2019re a nation of dog lovers, with thousands of puppies born every week and going to wonderful homes. But this has led to a lot of over breeding of dogs in recent years, and many dogs that were intended for good homes have ended up in <\/span>dog shelters<\/span>, rescue centres and charities up and down the country. So if you\u2019re thinking of buying a dog, choosing a <\/span>rescue dog or puppy<\/span> is a wonderful way to give a dog a second chance to be part of a loving home again.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why are there so many <\/span>dogs for adoption<\/span>?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Most <\/span>rescue dogs<\/span> have nothing wrong with them. They\u2019re happy, healthy dogs that simply need a new home due to a change in circumstances that mean their owners can no longer take care of them or give them the home they need. There are also instances of owners simply not being prepared for the needs of the dogs they choose \u2013 fashionable breeds like pugs and French bulldogs have become very popular through advertising and social media but can come with health conditions. These often end up for adoption too, looking for an owner with the patience and experience to give them the care and attention they need.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sadly, not all of these dogs will get a new home, as many shelters simply can\u2019t house their dogs for more than a short time. This means too many healthy dogs are put to sleep for no reason other than not being able to find a home.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why do people buy new dogs instead of adopting?<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are lots of assumptions that come with choosing a new dog over adoption. Many people think that when they <\/span>buy a puppy<\/span>, they can be sure of how their dog will turn out, based on their breed and pedigree \u2013 and that they\u2019ll be able to raise and train their puppy to behave the way they want it to. Most of this is true, but that doesn\u2019t mean that the same can\u2019t be true for <\/span>rescue puppies<\/span>, or even older <\/span>dogs for adoption<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are many pedigree dogs that are put up for adoption \u2013 and for those that aren\u2019t, not knowing the dog\u2019s background isn\u2019t really a problem. If the dog is a crossbreed, the traits of the parent breeds are a good enough indicator of their behaviour, and the team at the shelter will get to know each dog well enough to know their personality too. There are also plenty of <\/span>puppies for adoption<\/span> too, either due to their pregnant mother being put into the shelter, or they were part of an unexpected litter that now need a home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The biggest myth about <\/span>rescue dogs<\/span> is that they have some sort of health or behavioural issue. While this can sometimes be true, they can often be minor issues that shouldn\u2019t stop the dog from being a lovable pet, especially for more experienced dog owners who have the time and knowledge to give the dog the care and attention they need.<\/span><\/p>\n

What are the advantages of adopting a dog?<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are many advantages that come from choosing a rescue dog:<\/span><\/p>\n