Which is why nearly 10 million dogs, most young and many purebred, die at Shelters, Pounds, and Humane Societies every year. It is very easy to get a puppy, but it not always easy to get the puppy that will become the dog you really want. Puppies take a lot of time, training is often trickier than it looks, and th best intentions often get lost along the way. Yet humans and dogs just seem to go together. Rescue is a way for people who are really committed to owning and caring for a dog to find the right dog for their life.
Some people think rescue means reject.
So here are some things to consider when you are trying to make some decisions about your new companion.