Did you know that puppy adoptions are probably the best way to "recycle" unwanted puppies? Sure, you could lay down a hefty price for a purebred puppy from a breeder. But if you just want a family pet, why not consider giving a homeless pup a fresh start in life?
If puppies are so doggone adorable, why are there so many unwanted ones in animal shelters and dog rescue centres? There are lots of reasons, actually:
- Somebody in the family turned out to be allergic to the new pup
- The family got tired of typical young pup behavior, and dropped him off at the local shelter
- Puppy mills are sometimes forced to shut down operations (thankfully)
- An unplanned situation forces the family to move from their house to a no-dogs-allowed apartment
- All the family members are busier than they thought, leaving no time to take care of a pup
- You agreed to help a friend with puppy adoptions when he didn't get his lady dog spayed quickly enough, but you're left with a few unwanted pups
- A pregnant pooch is found wandering the streets, leaving a shelter or dog rescue the chore of finding homes for both mom and pups
Many animal shelters are overcrowded, underfunded, and on a tight schedule as to how long animals can be kept there. Those adorable pups need homes now! The more responsible shelters, and nearly all dog rescue centres, will try to match up their dogs with prospective owners with the goal of making this new home a permanent one.
So unless you have specific reasons for purchasing only from a breeder, consider visiting your local animal shelter or dog rescue with an open mind and heart. Puppy adoptions just might be the way to add precious pups to your family, both now and in the future.
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