Question: What do George Clooney, Simon Cowell, JK Rowling, Anne Hathaway, and Cesar Milan have in common?
Answer: They all went ahead with a dog adoption.
You’ve dreamt of owning a dog. It’s only now you are in a position to look after one responsibly. You’ve waited so long, which means you’ve earnt the right to be fussy and buy a purebred.
Right?
Before answering, let’s ask another question.
Why do you want a dog: Are you looking for a four-legged soul mate or a fashion accessory?
No – don’t turn away! Think about it some more.
OK, you did the research and let’s say a pug is the perfect size for you, the right temperament for the kids, and has such a lovable face. You have a good reason to choose this particular breed.
But don’t forget dogs are individuals in just the same way as people. Buying a particular pedigree puppy doesn’t mean he won’t be a real hand-full, or anxious, or nervous.
Just because the breed has a certain reputation doesn’t mean your purebred puppy is guaranteed to conform to type. What if you buy a pug and he’s so determined to have his own way that he urinates on the kids’ toys and defecates near doors. Not so pug-perfect then, is he?
Most rescue dogs have grown through the puppy phase and established their character. This means you better know what you’re getting, rather than riding the lottery of a purebred pup.
And if your heart is still set on a pedigree, don’t forget the breed rescue societies. People get divorced, they lose their jobs, and circumstances change. Unfortunate circumstances mean heartbroken owners end up surrendering perfectly lovely pedigrees. So why not give one of these dogs a home?
So you’re open-minded about breed, and just want a dog you can look in the eye and make a connection. Then a rescue is absolutely the place to go.
Of course, you may well be saving a life (some rescues run a “No kill” policy, but others look after strays for seven days and unclaimed dogs are euthanized) which is hugely important (especially for the dog involved).
If you need further convincing, or if indeed celebrity endorsement is something you aspire to, then here are some celebs who thought things through and decided dog rescue is the way ahead: Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield, Sandra Bullock, Kevin Spacey, and Jenni-fur Anniston (see what I did there!)
Have you got a rescue dog? We’d love to hear why you made the decision to adopt, and if you would do the same again. Please comment, and share your experiences with other dog lovers.
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