Instead of this: http://www.4042.com/4042classified/index.php?search_and_display_db_button=on&db_id=151132&query=retrieval please look into this: http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/18245119 Why pay thousands of dollars for a dog when you can pay $175 AND the 'non bred' dog is already house trained and socialized. Give a homeless dog a furever home today!
I agree!!! GO TO A SHELTER OR RESCUE GROUP I want a sicker for the truck that says I <3 my mutt :lol:
You are right! I had a brain fart! LOL I knew the one at JCAPL is an AMERICAN Bulldog. I just got into such a tizzy about it I jumped too quickly to type this! I apologize for that error, but still, go adopt a shelter dog k? LOL
Even if you are not wanting a pet at the time, rescue groups are always needing donations to give the animals medical treatment, food, etc.
:iagree: Yes, and foster homes. The rescue group I foster has run out of free foster parents and have several dogs needing in the program.
for the most part, I agree. Adopting from the shelter/rescue is the way to go. You can get a good dog from one, especially if all you need is a pet. However, if you're looking for a Service Dog (like my next dog is going to be), the shelter can be like playing Russian roulette. Dogs of questionable lineage may harbor varying degrees of genetic problems (hip dysplacia, heart problems, etc) that would make them unsuitable for service work. Not to mention, the older dog may have some behavioral issues that are a big challenge to work out (my SD was a rescue and is scared of heights, didn't know it until the first time we took her onto the second floor of a mall in Raleigh, she's fine as long as she's close to the stores and not the rail!). A younger pup you may be able to work out of these issues easily enough, but they may not mature to be the size you need (another problem with my current SD, she is a little small). Why play Russian roulette with my time and money investing in a rescue dog that may or may not cut it for Service work? A dog from a reputable breeder is still not a guaranteed success, but I know the temperament of the parents, the health history of the line, and what to expect size wise. So please, don't judge people who buy purebreds to meet their needs (or vision of the perfect family pet). What we should be doing is educating people about the differences in responsible ethical breeders and the backyard breeders and puppy mills.
