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5 Vital Questions When Adopting A Rescue Dog

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Right at the top of the list is the awareness that your new rescue has a shady history, especially if it was a stray. Most shelter staff will refer to this as kennel fever, noted by a negative impact of remaining locked up in the kennel too long. 5) Was the dog a stray or an owner drop off?

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Is fostering the answer? We think it is.

4 The Love Of Animals

Animals in the tri-state area are euthanized daily, rescue groups are unable to save as many lives as they wish, and animals spend years in boarding kennels while awaiting adopters to fall in love with them. Fostering is a wonderful experience. A pet needs time to decompress, to learn trust, to “get over” the shelter experience.

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