A few can be adopted out immediately but more commonly they stay with the rescuer or in another foster home for anywhere from a few weeks to several months. They may have medical problems or need some training before placement. Sometimes the dog has been abused or neglected and is nervous and frightened. He must learn to trust people before he has any hope of finding a successful home. Money for rescue comes from donations for adoptions, the rescuer's own pocket, and sometimes from the national breed club - rescue operations are seldom in the black.
Expenses can be overwhelming and dictate the limit on how many dogs can be accepted.
Neutered dogs make better pets because they're less likely to roam and several types of behavior problems are less common. There are no significant disadvantages to neutering when weighed against the health benefits. Rescued dogs in particular should not be bred. No responsible breeder uses a dog of unknown ancestry. The number of purebred dogs euthanized every year is staggering.