Archive for the 'dog adoption' Category
All dog lovers want to adopt more dogs. Our significant others and family members have learned this the hard way.
I know that at some point there will be a second dog in our household. This very day, week or month is not the right time, but that could easily change.
My problem is not whether or not to adopt a second dog, my problem is deciding on “the right” dog.
I know the correct way to adopt a dog R ...
I’ve always heard people are less likely to adopt black dogs. True or not, there are an awful lot of black dogs lingering a bit longer in shelters and rescue programs.
Maybe it’s our obsession with finding that “perfect” family dog that most closely resembles a golden retriever.
My last dog was a golden, and when I set out to look for my next dog, I did not have a black mutt in mind. I thought ...
I’ve seen too many rescue dogs adopted and then returned a month or two later. People are eager to adopt a “rescue” dog but then realize they have taken on more than they can handle.
Perhaps part of the problem starts with the rescue organizations themselves for adopting out the “problem” dogs too eagerly. When a dog has been in a shelter or foster home for a year, it’s easy to adopt her out to the first ...
Many people are willing to provide foster homes for homeless dogs, but they have a big problem standing in their way: other family members.
Either Mom won’t allow an extra dog in the house or Dad won’t allow it or the roommates are against it. Maybe the husband wants to foster a dog but his wife says no. Or maybe the girlfriend wants to foster dogs but her boyfriend says no.
Living with a dog lover is a b ...
Stormy the black lab mix is up for adoption with 4 Luv of Dog Rescue in Fargo. I am featuring her on my blog because I started taking her for weekly runs, and I know what a great dog she is!
This mutt was so well behaved during our recent run. I hear she likes to pull when she sees other dogs, but we did not see anyone else. In fact, I was the one doing the pulling, encouraging her to pick up the pace!
Stormy’s ...
The debate goes on about whether it’s better to buy a dog from a breeder or to adopt a shelter dog. But many of us adopt dogs from other people – dogs that aren’t in the best homes or dogs that are “handed over to us.”
I found my mutt Ace through Adopt A Pet of Fargo Moorhead. His original owner was doing her best to find a new owner for “Junior” with the help of the rescue group. Once I took the ...
People are either for or against dog breeding. Some only buy dogs from breeders, while others only adopt from rescues or shelters. It’s the same way with cars. Some people always buy new cars and others always buy used.
Here are some reasons why adopting a homeless animal is a good choice. Next week, I will write about reasons to buy from a breeder. I favor adopting homeless animals, but I also know many wonder ...
