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5 Vital Questions When Adopting A Rescue Dog

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The decision to add a canine companion to your family is certainly a big one. With the growing awareness of pet overpopulation more and more families are choosing to adopt a shelter dog and save a life. When adopting a rescue there are added considerations on selecting the right dog for your lifestyle.

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Shelby at the Shelter

4 The Love Of Animals

We were the type of family that bought the best dog food, dog insurance , BPA free chew toys, etc. It was the first time I really wouldn’t see my pups on a regular basis or even be able to adopt one (or a few) of my own. I remember seeing her shaking as I slowly knelt at her kennel. I was heartbroken. What a great opportunity!”

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On THE DOG WHO COULDN'T STOP LOVING

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And I received confirmation of something I've known since 2004, when we adopted retired racing greyhound, Violet Rays: That there's sort of a critical period for dog-behavior acquisition, and if it's missed, the dog isn't likely to mature into the type of loving being whose behavior we've come to associate with "pet" dogs.

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