Taking the purebred dogs out of shelters then leaves a space for a mixed breed dog to stay alive in the shelter. Another benefit of adopting an adult dog is that generally they are housebroken and trained in other ways, and therefore do not require as much attention and work that a puppy does. Since many families do not have someone staying at home all day, the best choice is to adopt an adult dog, as opposed to a puppy. These adult dogs usually quickly get into the routine of your home, and are very grateful for the love that you give. There are no temperament or size surprises, as the dog is full grown, and you are able to see exactly what the dog is like.
Rescue dogs come from a wide variety of places.
The dogs may be from shelters where they have been brought in as strays or by their former owners. They may also come to us directly from the relinquishing owners. We have foster homes and rescue volunteers in the Mid-Atlantic states. The dogs may be in temporary foster homes, in shelters or they may still be with the original owner. If there is not a dog near you transportation is always a possibility.