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How do I know if my pet rescue is real?

How do I know if my pet rescue is real?

Here are some ways potential adopters should approach picking a rescue group as they pursue a pet adoption:

  1. Ask how the dog came to the rescue.
  2. Stick with rescues that have a known reputation.
  3. Ask the rescue group about its rehoming policies.
  4. Google it.
  5. Go to the local shelter.

Is a better chance rescue legit?

A Better Chance Rescue| San Mateo | California. Welcome to A Better Chance rescue. Our dogs are patiently waiting for their furever homes. We are a non-profit organization.

Is Dar Animal Rescue legit?

We are volunteers, we created a legal charity that is based 100% on volunteer work and donations, and we receive no funding from any official channels.

Are Eldad and Audrey still married?

Audrey Spilker and I founded Hope For Paws nine years ago, and even though we are not married anymore (she just got remarried a couple of months ago), we are still good friends and we of course share 4 kids (2 dogs and 2 cats). …

What happens when a dog is rescued and adopted?

If they are rescued and then adopted by people who don’t know how to interpret a dog’s body language, there can be disastrous results. A good example occurs when a dog is lying by its food bowl and a small child strolls by, completely unaware of the dog’s needs.

What to do in the first 30 days of adoption?

Check out How to Talk to Your Dog. Bring an ID tag with your phone number on it with you when you pick up your dog so that he has an extra measure of safety for the ride home and the first few uneasy days. If he is microchipped, be sure to register your contact information with the chip’s company, if the rescue or shelter did not already do so.

Are there any small dogs available for adoption?

A staggering 25% of those animals are purebreds, so you can be sure there are a LOT of small purebreds for adoption out there, not to mention all the mixed-breed carry-on size cuties. With such a huge overpopulation problem, buying a puppy from a breeder or pet store sadly contributes to this tragedy.

How can I adopt a dog from a rescue group?

Rescue groups work very, very hard to help find their pets good homes. Rescues are almost always made up of a group of volunteers. They often keep their pets for adoption in their own homes while they assess their health and personalities. If a pet needs basic training, often the rescuer will provide it.