Finding the Right Dog From German Shepherd Rescues By Jan Ryan

If you know anything at all about the current pet overpopulation crisis in the country, then you are already planning to adopt a homeless animal rather than buy from a pet store or a breeder. You already know that incredible pets can often be found at animal shelters and breed specific rescue centers. By doing your homework and learning all you can about different dog breeds, you have enough German Shepherd information to know if a German Shepherd is right for you and your family.

German Shepherds, although incredibly popular, also are abandoned in incredible numbers. Most people are not aware of the needs this intelligent, active (and shedding) breed has before they bring one home. They might want a Shepherd just because of the looks, or to have as a status symbol. Unlike their owners, volunteers at German Shepherd rescues across the nation get to know the dogs in their care.

Good dog Shelter rescues will work very closely with each dog in their care and take time to get to know the dog's preferences and quirks. Good German Shepherd rescues will never let you adopt a dog right away. You will have to fill out a lot of paperwork, often give them a letter on your character written by your vet, and answer a lot of questions about your (possibly lack of) dog information. Be very suspicious of any organization that calls themselves a German Shepherd rescue and that ships dogs to you without asking you any questions. The dogs for sale might be stolen or very sick dogs.

Good German Shepherd rescues will not let you walk away with a dog for free, either. This is to discourage those lowlifes who sell dogs to laboratories and sell bait dogs to dog fighting rings. Expect to pay up to $400 (US) in order to adopt your dog. This fee is incredibly low in comparison to buying a puppy from a breeder.

Always contact the rescue centre before you visit. Don't drop in unexpected and expect to drive off with a dog. The best German Shepherd rescues will have you fill out a questionnaire and quiz you about your knowledge of breed information. They will usually give your home and your personal references a check, too. They want to be absolutely sure the dog will find what every dog deserves - a forever home.

Don't just agree to take a dog right away over the phone or email. That should never happen. You need to meet the potential dog a couple of times before you are allowed to adopt the dog. When you visit the dog, you are also visiting what kind of place the German Shepherd rescue is. Is it overcrowded? How are the dogs behaved? How does the place smell? If the place passes the nose and eye test, then chances are good your adoptee will be a calm, friendly dog.

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Chihuahua Rescue - A Great Place to Find a New Friend by Joshua McNiel

Animals wind up in rescue for any number of reasons. Most dogs in rescues were found hungry on the streets. Often, the dogs are turned in because their owners can no longer care for them, but love them too much to have them put down. Sometimes the dogs come in with a fantastic rescue story. Sometimes these dogs simply come up to the rescue operators in the grocery store parking lot. Every now and then, a dog will come in with a story of abuse and neglect. What ever the reason a dog may come to a rescue, that dog is getting lots of love and support, as they work hard to find the right family.

Chihuahua rescues are animal shelters devoted to helping this adorable breed of dog. Operators and their staff are in love with this tiny dog's personality and trait. They are experts on the breed and can best help the dog with any breed specific behavioral or medical problems that the animal may have. Breed rescues are generally small organizations.

Most keep a large number of their dogs in foster homes. This gives the dog many advantages. In a foster home, not only does the dog receive individual attention and get used to the home situation, but they also get the opportunity to be themselves at home. Often, when dogs are put into a shelter situation, they don't behave as they normally would at home. That bouncy, playful little Chihuahua that loves to play fetch at home, may be anxious and quiet at the adoption center. The staff at the center can give you a better idea how each dog will react in a home environment and their individual personality. Because the dogs live in a foster home, they are receiving training on when it is ok to bark, that it isn't ok to potty in the house, the difference between a chew toy and your shoes.

The staff can also tell you what to watch out for. They can tell you whether or not a particular dog is good with children, whether or not it's likely that this dog will get along with your cat, or if they have a particular quirk. Because breed rescues are so small and foster many of their dogs, their staff is very attached to these little guys. They are committed to making sure that each dog finds the right home. Chihuahuas in a rescue are adopted, not bought. This is a great advantage to you. They are going to ask many questions about you and your home, in order to make sure that each home is a good match for the individual dog. And can give you tips on how to make adjustments so that your dog settles into your home and family with ease. This means that you know what you are getting when you take your new friend home.

In adopting from a Chihuahua rescue, you not only get a new friend, you get to be the hero. You are giving a great, healthy Chihuahua a wonderful new home. You are also making space for the next little one that comes along. So do a search on the Internet for Chihuahua rescue and the name if your state and city. This will give you a listing of all the Chihuahua rescues in your area.
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Foreclosure Dogs Need Your Help by M. Bruno

The saying, adopt a dog, save a life has never embodied a more urgent a plea. Across the fruited plain, in cities, towns and hamlets, upscale, downscale and no scale communities, dogs are being abandoned and too often forgotten. Confused and frightened, dogs and puppies are simply left alone without food or water in foreclosed homes. Others are dropped off on lonely roads, in parks and woodlands. The lucky ones have been given to new homes and families, to dog rescues or no kill dog shelters for later adoption.

Revealing just how the severe the crisis is, Sharon L. Peters of USA Today writes, " They're arriving by the thousands every month, homeless, hapless victims of foreclosure...are landing in...(dog) shelters in large numbers in some parts of the country.

And this is not an isolated occurrence "We're seeing more and more cases of people leaving their homes and dropping the dog off at the shelter and.... in the local park," says Michael Mountain, president of Best Friends Animal Society. "Sometimes they even just tie the dog up outside and drive off."

Eileen Drennen of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution brought it all home in with an actual case history "One abandoned dog Lt. Mary Lou Respess can't get out of her mind is a Chihuahua. He'd been tied up so long, said the Gwinnett County Animal Shelter manager, his collar had gotten embedded in his skin and had to be surgically removed. He's one of hundreds whose owners have left them behind.

Small enough to fit in a shoe box, this Chihuahua's guardians saw fit to abuse and desert their tiny dog.

While we are sympathetic to the plight of folks who are suffering as a result of the economic and mortgage meltdown we have zero tolerance for cruelty and neglect as demonstrated here.
And this abject cruelty and neglect extends across dog breeds and sizes as well.

In Stockton, California, Evelyn Nieves of the Associated Press wrote, "The house was ravaged by owners who trashed their home before a bank foreclosed on it. Hidden in the wreckage was an abandoned member of the family: a starving pit bull.
The dog found by workers was too far gone to save ..."

So what can be done?

Here's a few suggestions:

- The ASPCA suggests that you try to find someone to foster or adopt your dog. Check with your family, neighbors, friends, and coworkers.

- Make the effort to find a no-kill shelter. It's extra work but it is your responsibility. There is no excuse for taking the easy way out when your dog's life is at stake.

- Contact local dog rescue organizations to see if they can help you find a home.

- Advertise your adoptable dog in a dog-specific classified ad listing. Screen potential adopters carefully. Rescue groups can help you with a set of questions such as: where the dog will live and what would be a reason for them to get rid of a dog . Do not advertise "free dog" in your ad as there are unscrupulous people who will take free dogs with little regard for their well being and some have even sold family pets to animal testing labs.

- Contact your veterinarian. He/she may also be able to find a new home or temporary guardian for your dog. Never drop your dog off in a crate or box on the veterinarian's doorstep as this can be unsafe. He might escape or suffer from a lack of water or temperature fluctuation before help arrives.

- Contact your local animal shelter or animal control facility to see whether it will accept your dog and assist in finding it a new home .

- Support legislation in your area:

California, one the of states hit hardest by the sub-mortgage meltdown is considering Assembly Bill 2949, which would allow bank representatives to immediately seek potentially life-saving help for animals abandoned at foreclosed properties. The bill is supported by the ASPCA and the California Animal Association.

It is never OK to leave the family pet to fend for himself. There are options and we should all be compassionately vigilant to help educate those facing economic hardship that will tear them from their home and split up their family. Many people will welcome the help at a time when they simply don't know where to turn or what to do.

Others, sadly, will not be responsive to help and will continue to take the easy way out by abandoning their dogs. That's where all of us have a responsibility to work within our own communities, with dog rescues, veterinarians and dog shelters to help re-home man's best friend, when his family, in an act of inexcusable cruelty, forecloses on his love and loyalty and he is left behind.

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Beagle Rescue Dogs Deserve a Second Chance by Michelle Adams

You've seen the news reports and horror stories about the horrible conditions dogs in puppy mills are subjected to. You may also know that puppy mill puppies supply all pet stores that sell puppies - THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS. You are ready to bring a dog into your home, but can't get a cute puppy with the mind of a blank slate for you to fill in the instructions. You've decided to get a dog from a shelter or rescue. This saves a life and helps out a charity you care about.

For their many wonderful pet qualities, you've decided to adopt a Beagle or Beagle-mix. Beagles are often recommended by dog books, dog trainers, veterinarians and the American Kennel Club as a great "beginner" family dog. But can a Beagle rescue dog make just as good a pet as one you've raised from a puppy? You bet your dog biscuits they can!

A good Beagle rescue center will give you an extensive background on your Beagle rescue dog's history, medical condition and any behavior quirks. You will also have to provide a lot of Beagle information yourself - including having a home check and personal reference check. It's too bad pet stores and Internet sites that sell puppies never do these extensive checks, or there would be a lot less need for dog shelters.

You will never be able to just drive up to a Beagle rescue center or foster home and immediately drive away with the dog. And if it does happen, run very far away! There is something really fishy going on! You will feel like you are being put through a college course on Beagle Information 101. This is to be absolutely sure you and the dog are adequately matched and will stay together. The center hopes to not get the dog back.

All Beagle rescue dogs are individuals. There will always be one who hasn't read the official Beagle Information Handbook. But Beagles are highly trainable and will move mountains for food. There is no problem with a Beagle rescue dog that can't be cured. Beagles are not known for viciousness to people or other dogs. Your Beagle rescue center will be happy to help you with any problems. Just ask them.

The most common problems with Beagle rescue dogs are overeating, ripping apart trash for food, wandering and separation anxieties. Since Beagles are small, you should easily be able to keep food out of reach and spraying the trash can with bitter apple (used to deter chewing.) Never leave your Beagle unsupervised in the yard. Combined with regular exercise, this should cure wandering. Leaving your dog in one room when you are gone with a shirt you recently wore to help ease separation anxiety. This is a more complex problem, but curable.

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Save a Life Through German Shepherd Rescue by Jan Ryan

German Shepherd rescue organizations are an important alternative to the dog pound for owners of purebred German Shepherd dogs who, for whatever reason, must give up their dogs. They may have gotten their German Shepherds with good intentions, but life brings changes, and many purebred German Shepherd dogs end up homeless because of deaths, marriages, moves, or children. Since the German Shepherd is such a great watchdog, many dogs are acquired to guard property. When the property changes hands, the watchdog is no longer needed, and instead of easing the dog in to retirement as a house pet, some owners give their dogs away.

A German Shepherd dog owner who can't find a new home for a German Shepherd can turn the dog over to a German Shepherd rescue organization. However, the owners should be certain they are being forced to give up their dog before they surrender their dog to a German Shepherd rescue organization. Luckily for the dogs, German Shepherd rescue organizations find homes for most of these unwanted dogs.

The German Shepherd is a confident breed whose friendship must be earned. Because an adult dog weighs 55 to 65 lbs, an out-of-control German Shepherd can be harmful to itself and its human companions. German Shepherd puppy training should begin at eight to ten weeks of age. However, owners of rescue dogs often know little or nothing about the training their dogs have received in the past.

German Shepherd rescue dog owners should take obedience training classes with their dogs. These classes are an enjoyable experience for owner and dog alike, and they will either provide review for a dog who received training earlier in life or much-needed structure for a German Shepherd who has never had formal training. German Shepherds crave leadership, and your dog will be relieved when you assume the responsibility for leadership in your relationship. In addition to discipline and training, adequate exercise is essential for a German Shepherd to keep the dog's energy in balance.

If you have a German Shepherd that you must give up, contact a German Shepherd rescue group near you. Your dog must be current in its vaccinations and health care, and it must undergo a health check and personality evaluation. You will be asked to pay a modest fee to cover the expenses associated with taking your dog.

If you think that adopting a German Shepherd rescue dog might be right for you, contact your local German Shepherd group to find out what kind of dog might be right for you. You must be an adult and have the consent of all adults in your household before you will be considered as an adoptive parent of a German Shepherd rescue dog. If you rent your home, your landlord must provide written approval for you to adopt a dog.

The German Shepherd rescue group will match you with a dog and place the dog temporarily in your foster care to see how you and the dog get along. You will be required to pay a fee commensurate with the age and health of the dog you adopt. Charging adoption fees reinforces the commitment inherent in adopting a dog and eliminates would-be adopters who are not willing to make personal sacrifices to help the adoption succeed.

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