Dog Rescue
Are animal shelters only full of dirty, unhealthy animals that nobody wants? No! This is a common misconception that The Humane Society is trying to fix. Although there are strays in shelters, there are also many housebroken, social house pets there too. Many of these shelters also have purebred animals. Watch this film for more information on how to save a dog’s life.
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Introduction
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Many people see animal shelters as the end of the line for dirty, unhealthy animals that nobody wants. This is a common misconception the Humane Society is trying to correct. While many stray animals wind up in shelters, there are just as many perfectly healthy housebroken dogs who end up there too.
We handle about 35% pure bred animals, and that's to include animals that come from pet stores or breeders.
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Dog Rescue Benefits
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The main benefit of rescuing a pet from a shelter, Dr. Allen Shoen, a friend, a veterinarian author, writes about it in his book Kindred Spirits. A kindred spirit is a special unbreakable connection that you and your pet share for a lifetime. Not only can you find a healthy happy dog at a shelter, but you can also find pure bred dogs like Boxers and Basset Hounds, and occasionally rare breeds worth serious money.
She's just so friendly, her demeanor is such that she's so gentle.
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Dog Pound Example
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Todd and Sheila Weisman picked up their dog at the pound. Leo is a pure bred boxer.
When we picked her out and brought her to the vet, that's when the vet said, "wow, this is a pure bred boxer". Being that she's white, it's pretty rare.
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Choosing A Dog
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You might not always find a rare dog at the pound, but you can easily find a dog that suits your personality. Older people might want an older, less excitable pet that doesn't require as much exercise as a young dog. Mixed breeds can offer breed diversity.
When you rescue a pet from the pound, you not only save them from a possible euthanization, but you're also helping to control the pet population. Who knows, you could find a diamond in the rough. For the Pet Report, I'm Mitch Wilder.
