A dog lover from California adopted a rescue dog named Mork after animal rescue saved him from the Chinese meat trade. The dog ended up in the hospital with severe intestinal complications. Fortunately, he recovered completely and is now happily living with his new family.
Rescues often bring dogs from bad homes to animal shelters until families adopt them. Rescued dogs from bad homes experience abuse, neglect, or both. By adopting a rescue dog, you’re sparing one of these sad creatures from a life of misery and bringing joy into your home.
Dog rescues are good for the community. When you adopt a rescue dog rather than purchase one from a breeder or pet store, you’re helping to break the cycle of homeless animals and reduce the number of euthanized animals in shelters. Moreover, rescue dogs are not defective or flawed.
Most of them came from abusive homes or were strays who had lost their way. But just because they’ve had hard lives doesn’t mean these dogs won’t make wonderful pets and companions. It just means they deserve a second chance at a happy life.
Animal rescue organizations work together to get homeless animals out of shelters and into loving homes. If you contact an organization about adopting an animal, and they don’t have the pet you’re looking for, they’ll likely be able to connect you with another rescue group that does. Some people may think that rescue dogs aren’t as good as those bought from breeders, but that’s a myth.
Rescue dogs are just as loving, loyal, and intelligent as their purebred counterparts. And don’t underestimate the joy that comes from knowing you’ve saved a life. Rescue dogs are also grateful to anyone who saves them from a harsh life and gives them a second chance.
These dogs may have never known love before, but they’re able to adapt to the new home and overcome their past situations. Just like humans can overcome hardships with time and support, so can our canine friends.
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