Lost Dog Information

1 Save a life
Most dog pounds operate a euthanasia policy. Rescue organizations take these dogs from the pound.
A Rescue dog’s life is saved when it is adopted, a very rewarding experience for the new owner.

2 The Rescue will be able to save another dog
By giving a dog a home, you are freeing up a space for another dog in need of help.

3 The Dog will have been health checked
A good Rescue will neuter/spay, vaccinate and micro chip the dog.
A home check will be carried out to ensure that the dog is going into the right environment.

4 Reducing trade for puppy farmers and irresponsible back street breeder who make tax free profits
Adopting a dog from a Rescue will reduce the trade to puppy farmers and undercover breeders.

5 Help reduce the pet population problem
When buying from any of the above outlets you are giving undercover breeders the opportunity to exploit more dogs for the purpose of breeding to make tax free profit. When you adopt a rescue dog you are giving a home to an abandoned dog, therefore preventing the need for additional breeding.

6 A good rescue will advise and match people with a suitable dog for their lifestyle.
A good Rescue will give you invaluable advice which will avoid a lot of heartache if the dog selected does not match accommodation and lifestyle of the new owners.

7 The Rescue will provide back-up
The Rescue will be there to offer support, should the dog that you selected prove not to be suitable. The Rescue will always take the dog back into their care.

8 What you see is what you get
All puppies are cute and playful but their adult personalities aren’t really visible. When you adopt a rescue dog you already know what the dog personality is like.

9 Over breeding
Because of over breeding, it is likely that if you have a specific in mind you will be able to locate it through a rescue center.

10 You will sleep better at night:
Having the satisfaction that you have provided a dog with a loving and caring home and by doing so you have saved that dog’s life.