Dog Rescues

One of the saddest experiences for many dogs is becoming lost, separated or abandoned by their family. Often dogs become homeless when an owner has to move to a new town or city and is not able to take the dog with them. Many times when owners pass away the family doesn’t want to keep [...]

Right to choose a pedigree dog or a rescue dog?

Memphis Belle ~ Tori Out About asked: Isn’t it important to respect a person’s right to choose the dog that they want to fit their lifestyle and family at a particular point in time without making them feel guilty if they want a pedigree dog and not a rescue dog?

My breed of choice is [...]

where in the uk can i rescue a dog?

splight asked: i want to rescue a dog but apparently Battersea Dogs Home dont like rehoming there dogs in families with any children? i have 3 kids- they love the animals we already have, they are very loving 2wards our pets-never have been rough with them-yet alot say no if u have kids? any ideas [...]

Is there a way to have a rescue dog registered with the AKC?

Ryan G asked: I rescued my dog and she is quite obviously a pure bread Great Pyrenees. Is there any way that she could become AKC certified without having her lineage papers?

Will it be hard to house train a 2 year old rescue dog?

getusedtoit asked: I don’t know his history. I just wondered if it is easier to train an older dog vs. a puppy.
Will you guys please give me some tips on how to housebreak him? He comes home from the vet this afternoon.

Labrador Rescue – Denver, Colorado

Labrador rescue in Denver alone is responsible for hundreds of Labrador Retrievers going to good homes instead of being left on the streets.Labrador rescues in Colorado are accomplished in several ways.* Labs may be rescued from shelters. If a Lab remains in the shelter a certain length of time, and no one chooses to adopt [...]

German Shepherd – Dog Breed Info

The German shepherd dog also known as Alsatian in France, UK and Ireland, and more commonly in France as “Berger Allemand”, Schaferhund and by the acronym GSD or simply German shepherd. This dog breed is originally bred for herding sheep. German shepherd dogs are one of the most popular breeds in UK with 12,857 registrations [...]

Can I find out my greyhounds racehistory from the ref. tattoo in her ear? She is a rescue dog no history known

ARFIUS ARF asked: I have just got a rescue dog, she is a black greyhound. She has a 3 letter and 1 number reference tattoo inside her ear. Can I find out her history from this? We have no other previous knowledge to the dog so the tattoo is the only clue. Anyone know?

What are reasons I can give to rescue over new puppy?

ladpr6 asked: My brother and SIL lost their golden retreiver (only 6 yo) recently. At first, my SIL said they would adopt. Now, my brother is pushing for a puppy FROM A BREEDER so they can train him the way they want. I’m looking for good arguments/stats to get them back to thinking about adopting. [...]

Where should a 5 month old rescue puppy sleep on his first few nights home? On a dog bed in our room or crate?

dog lover asked: it is a german shorthaired pointer/plott hound