In the past we’ve learned some interesting animal shelter facts and statistics at the Super Pet Adoption.

Super Pet Adoption

Here are some of the details on this years event:

WHAT: 5th Annual Super Pet Adoption Event
WHEN: June 11th, 2011 from 10am-4pm
WHERE: Irvine Animal Care Center
6443 Oak Canyon Road, Irvine, CA

In the past we’ve seen some pretty cool things at the Super Pet Adoption.  They have more than just dogs and cats we also saw adoptable roosters, bunnies, and pigs in the past.  A few years back we won a gift certificate to a local veterinarian at the silent auction and had the opportunity to ask the veterinarian and dog trainer questions. There will be 800+ Adoptable Animals, 100+ Exhibitors, Silent Auction, Opportunity Drawing, Ask the Vet and Trainer Booths, Low-Cost Microchips. Click here to download the event flyer.

We did notice a few differences this year.  They are charging a small fee of $1 to get into this years event.  In the past this was a free event so I guess this year they are charging a small fee to defray some of their costs.  Also, after looking over the list of exhibitors I did not see our organization, Guide Dogs of America on the list.  In the past GDA has always had a booth at this event to let people know more about puppy raising and how to be come a Guide Dog puppy raiser.  If you’re interested in becoming a guide dog puppy raiser please feel free to contact me through our contact form or just leave me a comment in the comment section below.

For detailed information on all the exhibitors, rescues, and vendors that will be at the Super Pet Adoption visit the City of Irvine website.

Are you planning on attending this years Super Pet Adoption in Irvine?  Have you gone to this event in the past?  If so, we’d love to hear your thoughts about the Irvine Animal Care Centers Super Pet Adoption in the comment section below.!

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Super Pet Adoption Event In Irvine

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We’re going to do our best to make it out to this years pet adoption.  However, we’re going to leave the boys at home (sorry, Dublin, Stetson and Linus).

Irvine Pet Adoption – Home For The Holidays 2010

What: Home For The Holidays 4th Annual Pet Adoption 2010

When: December 5th, 2010 from 10am – 3pm

Where:
Irvine Animal Care Center
6443 Oak Canyon
Irvine, CA 92618

By the way, here’s some Q and A directly from the City of Irvine website:

- Where is the event located?
The event will take place at the Irvine Animal Care Center’s facility located at 6443 Oak Canyon Road, Irvine, CA 92618.

-What is the price of admission?
Admission is $1 per person. Please bring cash for admission.

- Where do I park for the event? Is there a charge for parking?
Event visitors may park in the parking structure along Oak Canyon Road. Do not park on the street or you will be towed. Handicapped parking will be available in the IACC’s parking lot. There is no charge for parking.

- How much is the adoption fee to adopt an animal at the event?
Every rescue group and animal shelter present at the event will have their own adoption fees. Please check with the rescue group or animal shelter to find out their adoption fees, what is included in the fee, and what requirements the organization has to adopt the pet.

- Is the IACC offering an adoption discount on their shelter pets for the event?
Yes. The IACC will be offering $20 off dog, cat and rabbit adoptions completed on event day.

- Is there an ATM machine at the facility?
Yes, there will be an ATM on premises. However, since the many vendors’ and animal groups’ adoption fees vary and there is so much different merchandise to purchase it is recommended you bring checks and plenty of cash. Some rescue groups and vendors do not have the capability to charge a credit card.

- Will there be food at the event?
Yes. Lunch, snacks, baked goods and beverages will be available for purchase.

- May I bring my dog to Home for the Holidays?
Absolutely. We welcome you to bring your fully vaccinated, well behaved, leashed dog(s) to the event. There will be activities designed just for your dog, including professional pet photos and low-cost microchips. For safety reasons, we ask that you do not bring cats or other animals to the event. In addition, please do not bring any dogs in heat.

- How do I volunteer at the event?
The Irvine Animal Care Center is currently looking for volunteers age 15 and older to help with set up and tear down, maintenance, parking and videography. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Crystal Nettles at cnettles@cityofirvine.org by December 3.

- How to I get to your facility?
From the 405 Freeway, take the Sand Canyon exit and turn inland;
turn left into Oak Canyon; the shelter will be the second driveway on the right.

From the 5 Freeway, take the Sand Canyon exit and turn right;
turn right into Oak Canyon; the shelter will be the second driveway on the right.

For more information visit the City of Irvine website.  They also show all the different Pet Rescues and organizations attending this year’s Pet Adoption.  We noticed our favorite rescue Cuddly Canines will be there this year.

How about you?  Are you planning on visiting this years Home For The Holidays Pet Adoption?  If you do please leave us a comment and let us know what you thought.

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I know everyone is following the World Cup and some of you may even have bought a World Cup Dog Jersey for your best friend.  An article came through my feed reader that really caught my eye.  The title was Fifa’s Head Of Refereeing Needs A Guide Dog.

Here’s a little excerpt from the article:

Garcia-Aranda says some of their decisions “are not good.”  What about the disallowed goal which could have given the United States a late lead against Slovenia

Lucky for me I’m not a huge fan of soccer (football), but I did hear from many of my co-workers, friends, and on my news feed in Facebook about the egregious calls made against the U.S. team a few days ago.

I just thought this was an interesting article considering the topic of this blog (guide dog puppy training), the current craze of the World Cup sweeping across the globe, and also the timely post we recently added about World Cup Dog Jerseys.

By the way, if you’re interested in World Cup Dog Jerseys there are there are five different countries available: Brazil, England, France, Germany, and the United States.

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World Cup Dog Jersey

Earlier this year we won a contest for a world cup dog jersey.  At the time we didn’t think to much of it, but we were a little bummed when we found out they did not make large dog sized jerseys.  We ended up ordering the USA small jersey for my dad’s Cairn Terrier.  Here’s a picture of him sporting his fancy new jersey:

I’m very impressed with the material and quality of the jersey.  The material is very light weight and feels very similar to the material from my Nike Dry Fit Golf shirts.  Here are a few more World Cup Dog Jersey details:

• Constructed of breathable micro-mesh fabric.
• Stretchable neck and waist for comfort.
• Vibrant colors. Wont fade.
• 100% polyester.
• This is the same jersey your National team is wearing. Now your four-legged friend can also sport this jersey!

By the way, the United States is not the only country available you can also get a dog jersey in the style of: Brazil, England, France, or Germany.

If you’re a fan of the world cup and a dog lover then I suggest you check out the website.  I’m not too sure if they will be able to get your favorite world cup dog jersey delivered by the end of this years world cup, but I’m sure you’ll have something for your dog to be proud of for the next World Cup!

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Guide Dog Graduation

I enjoy going to the GDA graduations even though it’s a bit of a hike to get out to the GDA campus.  I usually takes a little over and hour from my place in Irvine, but traffic is unpredictable and it’s taken me as long as 2+ hours to get to Sylmar.

Unfortunately, I didn’t have a puppy to take with me, but we did hitch a ride with Pat, Chuck, and Puppy In Training – Winter…as well as Setsu and Puppy In Training – Biwa.

There are always lots of happy tears at graduation and this year was no exception.

• Proud Puppy Raisers seeing their puppies all grown up and taking the final step to becoming a working Guide Dog…
• Guide dog handlers with their new guide dogs…
• Friends and family many of whom helped along the way…

I was emotional and very proud to see another dog from our Orange County group graduate and move on to become a Guide Dog.

Dexter The Guide Dog

It was great to see Dexter again who looked very handsome in his shiny new harness.  We were lucky enough to take Dexter on several outings over the past year+ including a tour of Downtown Disney, a Movie, the Rainforest Cafe, and the Harvest Festival in Laguna Beach.  I remember Dexter did a great job on all the outings.  In fact, Dexter was so relaxed at the movies (I believe it was Public Enemies with Johnny Depp) he fell asleep and started snoring.  I had to give him a couple nudges to make sure he wasn’t making too much noise.

Another highlight was riding on the trolley.  Dexter curled up right under my feet and had no worries while we sped down the street from the parking lot to the Harvest Festival.

Here are a few pictures I have of Dexter while he was a Puppy In Training.

Dexter at Puppy Training Class

Dexter and I exiting the trolley

Dexter and Dutch getting some rest at the Harvest Festival

Dexter at graduation in his new harness

Congratulations to Dexter on becoming a working guide dog and best of luck to him and his new partner.  Also congratulations to Janet and Joe for doing a great job as Dexter’s puppy raisers.

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What Color Dog Should I Get?

Several years ago we dropped by the Carson Shelter to take a look at a litter of Australian Shepherd mix puppies.  When we arrived there were only two puppies left.  The first puppy was an all black male with a small white spot on his chest.  The second one was a female with beautiful black, tan, and white markings very similar to a purebred tri-color Australian Shepherd.

I was drawn to the beauty of the female tri-color puppy, but none the less  I still put both dogs through a puppy temperament test.  Both puppies did very well on their puppy temperament test however, I felt like the male puppy with the little white spot on his chest was a better fit for my personality and lifestyle.  After much inner debate I still felt very drawn to the tri-color and even considered bringing both puppies home (that would have been a mistake).

Ultimately, I pushed any bias I had for color and beauty and chose the puppy who’s temperament best matched my own.  In the end I have no regrets and my black Aussie mix with a white spot on his chest turned out to be a great puppy and now a wonderful dog.

What Color Dog Should You Get?

It’s been over five years since I decided to choose Linus over the tri-color Aussie.  Today, if I were to be making the choice between color and personality I would again go with the puppy that best matched my personality and lifestyle.

However, I do have a preference for color just like most everyone else out there.  I was volunteering at the Orange County Pet Expo a few weeks ago and talking to a potential puppy raiser when our conversation turned to color preferences and specifically: What color dog should you get?

My thoughts turned not to my actual preference for a specific color, but instead something I learned after having a yellow and black Labrador Retriever in my home for over a year.  Here are my thoughts:

• When trying to decide what color dog to get, consider the color of your home.  Do you have mostly light colors or dark colors?  If you have light colors get a light colored dog.
• Do you normally like to wear light or dark colored clothes?  If you prefer wearing dark colors then get a dark colored dog.
• What color is the interior of your car? – If you have black interior in your car then get a black dog.
• Do you have another dog or pet? and what color is that pet? – this is where I went wrong.  If you have a black dog you will have a much easier time with keeping things clean if you get another black dog.
• One final consideration that doesn’t have to do with cleanliness is how photogenic is your dog?  If you get a black dog you will have a much more difficult time getting that perfect picture (you just can’t see his features as well).

Why would I ask these questions?  Well, I found out that when I wear dark clothes I can see every single piece of fur from my yellow Labrador’s coat.  When I wear white I look like I’m covered with black fur from my black Labrador Retriever.

The day I brought Derby home I almost immediately realized that the interior of my car, my furniture, and my clothes were mostly dark in color.  For the most part I never really noticed how much fur collected from my two black dogs.  However, the day Derby arrived I noticed fur all over the floor mats in my car, fur all over my clothes, and fur all over the carpets and furniture in my house.

I quickly realized that having a black and a yellow dog would make it much more difficult to keep things clean.

“What Color Dog Should I Get” is a personal choice.  However, as you can see there are also practical implications that you may want to consider.

How about you?  Have you ever thought about what color dog to get and how it would effect the cleanliness of your possessions or your family pictures?

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My girlfriend took me shopping several years ago…not for any old gift, but she planned on getting me a puppy as a birthday gift.  I was very hesitant at first, but we spent a wonderful day visiting several breeders and playing with puppies.  However, I did not make my final decision on whether a puppy would be right for me until over a month later.

I bought several books which not only outlined puppy training, but also the things you should consider before taking home that adorable puppy.

Here are a few things I considered before bringing a new puppy into my household:

What Things Should I Consider Before Getting A Dog?

1. Researching the breeds - I did a lot of research into dog breeds considering my own lifestyle and how that would mesh with my new puppy.  I even considered the future thinking that I might need a dog good with children.  In the end I ended up getting a mixed breed dog, but he was supposedly mixed with two of the breeds I was considering: Labrador Retriever and Australian Shepherd.
2. Shelter, Rescue, or Breeder – We initially visited several breeders.  However, it didn’t sit quite right with me.  I new there were many unwanted dogs and puppies at our local shelters and rescues.  I started searching for a puppy on Petfinder.com and ended up rescuing a puppy from the Carson Shelter in Los Angeles County.
3. Financial Situation – There are a lot of expenses to consider when adopting a new dog…just ask my friends who have spent over $10,000 on a Staffordshire Bull Terrier in the first couple years.  When I first brought Linus home from the shelter he had some serious issues including a stomach virus, extreme fleas, he was lethargic, and had worms.  Vet bills aren’t the only thing to consider.  Food, toys, grooming supplies, flea and tick medication, dog training, collars, leashes, etc.  Those are just a few expenses you will encounter over the lifespan of your dog.  Not to mention he may destroy a few things near and dear to your heart.
4. Dog Training - In my book, every dog needs to be trained.  How do you plan on training your dog?  Go to the store and get some books or DVD’s, take your dog to group training, private in-house training, find useful information on the internet, etc.  There are all kinds of things to do for dog training.  Just be sure to devote the time and effort to training your dog.  I took Linus to puppy group training and then basic obedience training directly after.  Since then I’ve taken Linus to basic obedience on three other separate occasions to keep him up to speed on his dog training.
5. Time/Attention for the dog – This was probably the most important thing for me to consider and also the reason why I didn’t get a dog in the past.  I was actually taking time off from work for about a year and instead attending school.  I was also on winter break and had about 5 weeks to work on puppy training 24/7.  Those initial 5 weeks of constant supervision, in the end, really made him a well rounded dog.
6. Lifespan – Your dog won’t live for ever, but I’d plan on having him for at least the next 10 years.  I’m hoping that Linus lives 15+ years.
7. Other Pets – We had a young cat that we were a little concerned might not accept our new puppy.  However, the two got along famously and became best of friends.

Those are just a few things I considered before getting a dog.  There are many other important things you might want to take into consideration as everyone is at a different place in their life and in a different situation.

The biggest thing I can say is get out there and educate yourself!  Read a good book like the Puppies For Dummies (affiliate link) book, do some online research (if you found this article then you’ve probably already started this process), talk to your friends, talk to dog trainers and veterinarians, make sure you do your due diligence before you make that final plunge and adopt a puppy.

What do you think?  What things should I consider before getting a dog?

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That was the message I just received for clicking on a link on the Animal Rescue Site.

“You have just donated another 10 pieces of free kibble!”

That was the message I received for clicking on a link at the FreeKibbleKat and the FreeKibble websites.

How To Donate Food To Animal Rescues For Free

We’ve written about these sites before, but just this morning I came across an article at the Carolina Mountain Dog website reminding us about the importance of visiting these websites.  Each visit to the Animal Rescue Site, FreeKibble, and FreeKibbleKat results in food donations to animal rescues.  It’s a simple process:

1. Click on the the Animal Rescue Site
2. On the Animal Rescue Site click on the purple box that says: “Click here to give – It’s FREE!”

or you can donate at the FreeKibble or FreeKibbleKat websites.

1. Click on the FreeKibble or FreeKibbleKat website.
2. On the FreeKibble or FreeKibbleKat website answer the trivia question in the middle of the page.
3. Whether you get the answer right or wrong FreeKibble will donate 10 pieces of kibble to an animal rescue.

As I mentioned earlier, a while back we had a complete write up about the FreeKibble.com website.  If you have a moment I highly recommend you take a look at the About section on the FreeKibble.com website.  It’s a pretty cool story about how the site was started and something we talked about here on Puppy In Training over a year ago.

Did you get a chance to make a free donation today?  If not please visit on of these three sites:

• The Animal Rescue Site
• FreeKibble
• FreeKibbleKat

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Puppy In Training Timeline Part 4

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | and beyond…

2005 – 2010 – Finally…a puppy of my own!

Ralphie the Cairn Terrier Mix?

A few years after Maffy passed away my parents began looking for another dog.  While shopping at PetSmart they came across a small wire haired Cairn Terrier up for adoption from one of the local dog rescues.  I heard he was a wonderful dog in the store and a bit on the shy timid side.  When my parents got him home he was a little bit afraid to leave his crate.  We assumed he must have been abused with his previous family.

My dad ended up naming him after the Simpson’s character Ralph Wiggum and today he’s affectionately know as “Ralphie.”  Ralphie appeared to be the shy timid dog in the beginning, but little did we know that he had tons of energy with springs in his legs.  He’s a very intelligent, high-energy, protective, and possessive dog.  I’m not sure if he’s typical for his breed, but if he is I would not recommend a dog like Ralphie to a first time dog owner.  He’s definitely a one person dog and loves my dad and guards/protects him at all times (even though he only weighs about 10 pounds).

Linus the Australian Shepherd Mix

It was the beginning of the new year, January, 2005.  I had been looking for a dog since my birthday one month earlier.  Everyday I scoured the petfinder.com website looking for young dogs and puppies in need of a home.  On January 7th, 2005 I came across a few blurry pictures of a small black puppy at the Carson shelter in LA County.  The description said Australian Shepherd Labrador Retriever mix.  That matched two of the three breeds I was looking for in a dog.

We hurried over to the Carson shelter on a rainy winter day and found a small black male puppy with a tiny white spot on his chest sleeping next to his sister (a black and tan puppy)  on the cold floor of the Carson Shelter kennel.  I had been looking for puppies for the past month and noticed during my search that puppies were either hopping around full of energy or sleeping in the middle of nap time.  We went into the kennel and put the two puppies through a series of puppy temperament tests we learned from the how to choose a puppy section in the  Puppies For Dummies book .  Both dogs were very lethargic and we thought the male puppy might be a “passive” or “middle man” puppy and the sister might be a “middleman” or “next in line” pup.

We thought both puppies were great and initially I thought about bringing both home.  However, better sense took over me and I ended up taking home the little black puppy you see in the picture above.  In fact the first post on this blog was dedicated to my first puppy, Linus.

Rescue Dogs

George, Buttercup, Brisby, Cocoa, Sally, Blondie, Boots, and Sasha are just a few dogs we fostered for the local animal rescue Cuddly Canines.

George

My Australian Shepherd rescue dog, Linus inspired me to start volunteering with animal rescue organizations.  I first got the bug to volunteer with dog rescues while attending the OC Pet Expo.  The Pet Expo is a great place to not only find great dog products and learn about the many pets including birds, cats, dogs, snakes, lizards, etc., but also a great way to find information on getting involved as a volunteer.  We came into contact with dozens of dog rescues and ended up as a volunteer foster for a local rescue named Cuddly Canines.

Our first volunteer opportunity was with a litter of 4 week old German Shepherd mix puppies.  There were seven of these little critters and adorable as can be.  It was a ton of work raising those puppies for the next 8 weeks, but well worth it.  In fact one of the puppies, George was adopted by my brother and his girlfriend (now his wife).  George is a sweet dog, very intelligent, and a bit on the protective side.  Unfortunately, he has severe hip dysplasia, but he’s been coping with it quite nicely over the past 4 years.

Guide Dogs

As I mentioned before, if you attend the Orange County Pet Expo you’ll see there are many opportunities to volunteer and work with animals.  Another opportunity we were interested in was volunteering as a puppy raiser for either a service or guide dog organization.  We came into contact with several organizations including Guide Dogs of America, Guide Dogs of the Desert, Guide Dogs for the Blind, and Canine Companions for Independence.  We filled out an application to become a puppy raiser for all four organizations.

In the end we chose to volunteer with Guide Dogs of America mainly because the puppy raising group met about 5 minutes from my home and the school was only about an hour away.

Naomi, Ace, Nyah, Sydney, and Palmer are just a few dogs we worked with as puppy sitters for Guide Dogs of America.

Stetson the Black Labrador Retriever

On February 9th 2007 I drove to the Guide Dogs of America headquarters and picked up my first Guide Dog Puppy In Training, Stetson.  The rules were different with Stetson.  We received a special handbook from GDA that told us exactly how he was to be raised.  He received a little yellow vest that signified him as a Guide Dog Puppy In Training and allowed him to enter restaurants, grocery stores, movie theaters, malls, etc.

Stetson and I worked our butts off and he was very well behaved.  At about 15 months of age Stetson headed back to Guide Dog School for his formal training.  Two months into the program we were told Stetson had been career changed (dropped) and I had the option to adopt him or let GDA place him with a family.

Today, Stetson lives the life of a pet at my house with Linus.  He enjoys the relaxation and stress free life.  In the future we hope to start up his therapy dog training again and get him certified with therapy dogs international.  We hope to work with children in reading hospitals, visit retirement homes, and hospitals.

Derby the Yellow Labrador Retriever

Not long after driving Stetson back to Guide Dog school I was contacted to raise another guide dog puppy in training from the “D” litter.   I only took a couple days before I decided I’d take on the task and started my search for a good puppy name starting with the letter “D.”  As many of you know I went with Derby to continue the “hat” theme I started with Stetson.  Actually we ad a poll on this website to choose the most appropriate puppy name.

Not only was Derby the opposite color of Stetson (Derby was a yellow lab and Stetson was black), but a sharp contrast in personality.  Derby was high energy and athletic.  Stetson tripped over his own feet.  Derby could probably jump 5 feet straight up in the air.  Stetson had trouble jumping over my shoes.  Derby whined at all of our group meetings, trainings, and vet appointments.  I really didn’t know what Stetson sounded like when he barked.

Derby was a lovable, intelligent dog and had a lot of nervous energy.  He was very good with his basic obedience, but had difficult staying quiet.  He was very affectionate and loved to lean up against you or sleep on top of Stetson (Linus wouldn’t allow Derby to sleep on him).

Unfortunately, Derby was full of too much nervous energy and just had a tough time remaining calm in new situations.  He was career changed after 12 months.

I fought with the decision to keep Derby, but ultimately I thought it would be best for him to be adopted through Guide Dogs of America as they have a five year waiting list for their dogs.  My final decision was based on the fact that I lived in a condo with a small patio, I could no longer bring Derby to work with me (at work I’d walk him constantly throughout the day), and he loved to run.  Derby wasn’t meant to live a sedentary lifestyle.  He reminded me of a great agility dog.  I always thought he would excel at splash dogs because he loved to jump.  My condo with it’s 5×10 patio was not enough for him.  He needed room to run.

I was sad to see him leave, but felt good about my decision and I was confident that Derby would find a wonderful home with a large yard to run around and play in.

Dublin Another Yellow Labrador Retriever

Dublin A Yellow Lab Puppy In Training

After dropping Derby off at Guide Dogs of America I mostly volunteered as a guide dog puppy sitter taking care of puppies anywhere from a couple days to a couple weeks.  I didn’t raise my own puppy for over a year after Derby until another “D” puppy came into my life.

We picked up another Yellow Labrador Retriever named Dublin and this time we decided to shoot video of his adventures and called it Puppy In Training TV.

Even though Dublin looked similar to Derby he had a more even temperament and was highly intelligent.  Although he wasn’t without his faults.  We worked very hard on his mouthy behavior (he loved to put his mouth on your hand and was quite the kisser).   His meet and greets with people was something that we worked on since day 1.

When Dublin was 16 months we got a letter in the mail letting us know that it was time for him to start his formal training.  About 1 month after getting dropped off Dublin sent us his first postcard to let us know he was doing great, was walking in his new harness, and learning how to do left and right turns.

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Here I am writing to a site about puppy training and little did I know that there was an entire day dedicated to my cause.

Here’s what National Puppy Day is all about:

Right now there are thousands of puppies in shelters and rescues all over the country that are in need of a forever home. National Puppy Day supports the ban of Puppy Mills!! Please don’t buy from pet stores! These puppies come from cruel and horrid conditions!! If you’re looking for a pure breed puppy, there are pure breed rescues all over the country filled with available young dogs for adoption.

We’re definitely in support of the National Puppy Day cause and wanted to let our readers know about it too.  If you’re interested in finding a puppy please don’t go to the pet store.  Instead try your local animal shelter or rescue and if you’re looking for a specific breed I’ve heard that more than 25% of the dogs that end up in shelters are pure bred.  Also, as the National Puppy day website mentions there are many breed specific rescues available.  If you’re looking for a breed specific rescue try visiting the PetFinder.com website.  They list over 13,000 animal shelters and rescues.

We’ve done our best to help animal shelters and rescues by volunteering our time with local rescues as fosters.  As fosters we’ve rescued, raised, and adopted out several litters of puppies from the Riverside animal shelter.  It’s time consuming, but a very rewarding experience.

If you don’t feel ready to take on the responsibility of adopting a puppy or dog from a shelter or rescue you might first try fostering.

Have you heard of National Puppy Day?  Did you rescue your dog from an animal shelter?

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