Adopting a Rescue Dog is a Great Way to Go!
When one thinks of the purebred dog one tends to think of conformation shows, obedience training, and the good life with a happy family, but there is a flip side to this: the heartbreak of seeing an abandoned or mistreated animal. Purebred dogs can be particularly vulnerable to mistreatment when unscrupulous breeders choose to breed a dog solely for profit. No breed is exempt from the possibility of mistreatment and those involved in dogue de bordeaux rescue do a wonderful service in the rehabilitation of these animals. There are many reasons that these dogs find themselves in rescue programs: they come from puppy mills, perhaps they have been abandoned or mistreated, or simply because owners found themselves overwhelmed by the care a dog needs.
The Dogue de Bordeaux Society is an adamant proponent of the breed and runs a dogue de bordeaux rescue that successfully finds homes for over 50 dogs a year. They and other rescue programs require that all their dogs be spayed or neutered before adoption can take place. The proper shots have to be administered and the dogs must be micro-chipped. These rescue organizations are found throughout North America and provide a valuable service for these deserving dogs.
Why dog rescue? Most people, when deciding to add a dog to their lives, immediately think of a puppy first. But there are all too many dogs out there who need and deserve a good and loving home. By going through dogue de bordeaux rescue you have the behind the scene stories of these dogs who want nothing better than to have someone love them. Many of these dogs are not initially ready for family homes but first need to go through foster programs before an adoption can take place. With the foster family these dogs are socialized, crate-trained and brought back to general good health. There is an advantage with getting an older dog as they come to you house broken and the foster family can give great information on the dog’s specific needs and personality traits. Many reputable kennels help rescue organizations by donating a percentage of profits from puppy sales for the rescue and adoption of their breed.
Because of today’s economy this and all other breeds are becoming more vulnerable to abandonment. Many dog owners who surrender their dogs do so for financial reasons or because the dog just didn’t “work out”. For those involved in dogue de bordeaux rescue there is no greater satisfaction than matching a new owner with a much deserving dog. There is a special place in heaven for those who foster and rescue these dogs, all of whom want nothing more than to have a home of their own.
