Why we adopt our dogs

[xyzcnc]

He's what you call a second chance dog out of a kill shelter. I don't know many non-humans I would take a bullet for but think he might be my first. Non-dog owners need not reply'

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[Member 5605]

Firm believer in rescue animals.

Cat only owner currently, dog owner first 20 years of life.

 

[edslhead]

Cute pooch! Its about time you posted Fred's a rescue too and I would protect him just as aggressively as he tries to protect me.

 

[ZS27]

Both these two were rescues and abused it pains me how someone can beat a dog

 

[Quartermaster]

I would say we adopt dogs because we can't conceive them naturally.

 

[Quartermaster]

Both these two were rescues and abused it pains me how someone can beat a dog

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If/when we meet up for a deal, you'd better bring them along so I can rub their bellies, smush their faces, and give them treats.

 

[MrMillspecer]

Thank you for your kindness towards animals. It makes the world a better place. And experience the best friend you'll ever have, not flakey like the humans. Watch him close, people are very fearfully of certain breeds. I had read our vets with PTSD were saving dogs from kill shelters and it was great therapy for them.

 

[HuckleberryFun]

There is a special bond between dogs whose next stop is the pound (or worse) and the humans that rescue them. The best dogs I ever had were rescues. They seem to know.

 

[mjbskwim]

Shouldn't this be in off topic?

 

[jsparks747]

My two cats are adopted too. The first one is Thora (2 1/2) and Phoebe (10)

 

[NWGlockgal]

I also get all my pets from shelters. I love dogs and eventually would like another, but right
now dogs don't fit into my lifestyle.

 

[HuckleberryFun]

Mark down @NWGlockgal as a Crazy Cat Lady in training.

 

[MrMillspecer]

Spike was a rescue and had many previous owners. He was very gun-shy, a bit nervous and someone had broke his spirit but he was a great dog. No need for a chain even at a busy campground, very well behaved. Our staffy was always on lock down so he didn't scare people.

 

[BlindedByScience]

We have nine (yes, nine) mutts, five of which is a litter of Chihuahua's that we had (on purpose) and kept every one. Eight Chihuahua's and a slightly overweight Pug....;-) What I do know is that about 12 million dogs are euthanized every year, and my heart goes out to anyone that saves a dog's life. My wife is 'comfortably retired' so our mutts get the best of care, home made food, and tons of love and lap time. We decided some time ago that when mother nature starts thinning our herd, we'll be saving rescue dogs lives. Seems like the only logical thing to do.

The litter of five is on the left (L to R: Spike, Kismet, Uno, Tuchi, and Pico), Cleo the pug (AKA: SuperTanker), mommy of the litter with just her head peeking out (Chica), and the queen bee, Lucy, upper right. Lucy just turned 17 and is going pretty darn good for an old girl. Only dog missing is the daddy of the litter, a beautiful little long haired Chi named Tut.

Yes, we're a bit crazy.......

 

[NWGlockgal]

Mark down @NWGlockgal as a Crazy Cat Lady in training.

LOL, I only have two, although I must admit I am considering adopting a couple of more.
I do love dogs, but they take a lot more work than cats.

 

[oknow]

My little girl is a rescue also and My best friend, can't think of anything that I wouldn't do for her.

 

[SHPD_Retired]

My little girl is a rescue also and My best friend, can't think of anything that I wouldn't do for her.View attachment 341710 View attachment 341711

A dog on a Goldwing. Too cool.

 

[JRuby]

My dog Jake had a hard life as a pup with Parvo. I think he is making up for it now.

 

[oknow]

My little girl is a rescue also and My best friend, can't think of anything that I wouldn't do for her.

A dog on a Goldwing. Too cool.

good call

 

[JRuby]

I know my house would be a lot cleaner without my friends but it would be a much more somber home