Breed Rescue

Golden Retriever Club of America Rescue

Miles - Rescued at age 12, now age 17

Every year across the United States, nearly 10,000 Golden Retrievers are taken in by GRCA Rescue organizations. Reasons might be that a family has a new baby; moved to a new house, apartment or retirement home; or encountered medical problems, death, divorce or allergies. Sometimes a home isn’t truly prepared to meet a dog’s needs for exercise, training and care. Families, unable to pay bills, may abandon a dog at a veterinary clinic, boarding establishment or animal shelter. These are not necessarily problem dogs and may have ended up in rescue through no fault of their own. Others may have been rescued from puppy mill raids, are strays off the street or were dumped at an animal pound.

Most rescue organizations screen their intakes carefully for health, temperament and training issues and devotedly work to match their charges with ‘forever’ homes. Adopting your Golden Retriever from Rescue can be mutually beneficial. An abandoned Golden Retriever finds a loving ‘forever’ home and you may receive a devoted companion with known habits, personality and training, all at a nominal cost to support rescue efforts.

Rescue organizations also have senior goldens who have been abandoned because of advanced age or a death in the family. If you feel you cannot take on a 10-12 year puppy committment, but would enjoy a devoted, slower-moving companion for several months to several years, please consider adopting  a Golden Oldie.

Resource:

Golden Retriever Club of America Rescue

According to www.petfinder.com purebred dogs makeup at least 25% of the adoptable dogs available.

Animal Planet

2009 AKC Top 10 Dog Breeds

1. Labrador Retriever
2. German Shepherd
3. Yorkshire Terrier
4. Golden Retriever
5. Beagle
6. Boxer
7. Bulldog
8. Dachshund
9. Poodle
10. Shih Tzu

Resource:

American Kennel Club

http://bit.ly/9QIz5c

A natural bond develops when children have a dog.  Owning a dog can help a child grow into a caring  adult.

Sydney, Kaylin, Jasper & Sisco at the Dog Park

• Teaches a child responsibility
• Teaches a child to respect animals
• Helps to build self-confidence
• Teaches a child compassion
• Teaches a child how to love
• Gives a child exercise
• Gives a child a playmate
• Gives a child companionship
• Improves health
• Gives a child an outlet for secrets and problems

Resource:

Dog Breed Selector Quiz, http://www.selectsmart.com/DOG/

The American German Shepherd Rescue Association, Inc. was developed as a fund raising group to operate programs which protect the German Shepherd Dog from suffering due to cruelty, homelessness, ignorance, neglect and misuse. http://www.agsra.com

German Shepherd - Mid-Atlantic German Shepherd Rescue

Energetic and fun-loving, the breed is very fond of children once a relationship is established. He is a loyal family pet and a good guard dog, the ideal choice for many families. He requires regular exercise and grooming.

Give Your Heart & Support Breed Rescue

Be pro-active when adopting a dog.  Ask questions about the previous dog owner.  Does the dog get along with other dogs, cats and children?  The goal of the shelter or rescue organization is to match the dog with the right owner.  Try to solve and overcome the following problems with patience, love and sometimes a little help.  Never Give Up.

Domino Great Dane - The Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League

Common Problems With Adopted Dogs

• Separation anxiety
• May need obedience training
• May need housetraining
• Barking
• Chewing
• Adjusting to new dog food
• May need socialization
• May be timid or scared
• Adjusting to new lifestyle

Resource:  http://www.dogs-4life.com/simple-tips-for-solving-dog-behavior-problems.html