Once the decision is made to obtain an adult dog from a rescue group, choice of a breed should be done with as much care as if the purchase was to be a puppy from a breeder. The next step is to locate the rescue you want to do business with. Choosing a rescue group Rescue groups come in all shapes and sizes and with a variety of policies. Some rescues have no facilities to house dogs, so they make referrals, help owners find new homes for their dogs, give advice for solving problems, maintain a list of available dogs, and help shelters screen potential adopters. Other rescues can house multiple dogs in foster homes or kennels until the right owner comes along.
Most rescues are anxious to place dogs in good homes.
A few are over-anxious and skimp on temperament evaluation, health issues, or sterilization. And a few have such strict contracts and adoption processes that they place very few dogs. There's no doubt that rescue has become a cause c l bre among dog lovers. Some rescuers take themselves so seriously that the comment adopting a child is easier than getting a dog from XYZ rescue is no joke, especially to adopters who have gone through an exhaustive interview process only to be turned down because they work full time or live in an apartment. Some rescue groups go overboard in establishing guidelines for responsible dog care.