Adopt Your Next Dog In Murfreesboro

So you want to adopt your next dog from an animal rescue organization?
That's wonderful! Animal rescuers are caring individuals who work hard to ensure the animals in their care find permanent homes.

With a rescue dog you can find dogs that are socialized, that are house-trained, and even dogs that can peacefully coexist with cats or other pets!​

Adopting from a rescue also means that your dog will have received veterinary care. Most all rescues require their dogs to be spayed/neutered prior to adoption. Many also have the dogs micro-chipped.
Here's some information on what to expect when you work with a rescue group.

They will get personal. Animal rescuers know that it's important for you to find a dog that's the right fit for your family. To have to return a dog that wasn't a good fit is hard on a family, so your rescuer is going to help you avoid that. So be prepared for them to ask some personal questions. And be honest with them in your responses.

They may ask to visit your home. Some rescue groups conduct a visit to the home. Again, this is to make sure that they help you find the dog that's the right fit for your family. They're not judging you!
The rescue may require a trial visit before an adoption is final. This gives your family and potential new dog to interact in your home environment to see how things go.

The rescue organization will require an adoption fee. Adoption fees help the rescue cover the cost of caring for other dogs in their care. It also shows you are committed to the care of your new dog.
They may require you sign a statement agreeing that if you are unable to care for the dog at a later date, you will return him or her to their rescue organization. Rescuers work hard to care and rehabilitate animals before they are adopted into a permanent home. They want you to know they will continue to be there for your dog should the need arise.

Again, rescue organizations are committed to helping you find the dog that's the right fit for your family. So instead of buying, check into adopting your next dog from a local rescue group!


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Dog Adoption Options

So you want to bring a dog into your home? Fantastic!

Adding a dog to your family can be beneficial for many reasons.

But where do you go to find the dog that's right for you?

It used to be that most dogs came from the offspring of the dog of a friend or family member. It's still were almost 1/5 of dogs are acquired.

Many people choose a dog from their local animal shelter. Giving a second chance to a dog who, for whatever reason, has been surrendered is noble indeed.

A professional animal shelter will have had the dog checked by a veterinarian and will have evaluated the dog for temperament. Most shelters require the dog be spayed/neutered as a condition of adoption.

You can check ads in your local paper or Craigslist for dogs that are available to a good home. This is often where people in the community turn to find homes for puppies or for dogs they are no longer able to care for.

You may choose to purchase a dog from a breeder. If you choose to go this route, it's important to do your homework. It's not recommended that you buy a dog over the internet sight unseen.

Before spending hundreds or thousands of dollars on a dog, you want to know that the pup has been raised in healthy conditions, has received proper veterinary care and that the pup has been evaluated for the risk of hereditary disorders.

You need to know that some breeders who claim to be reputable are actually puppy mill breeders. A reputable breeder will not hesitate to allow you to see where the dogs live or let you see the mother and father.

A puppy mill breeder will "guarantee" their dogs by offering a replacement dog if the first dog is sick. But they know you will most likely become emotionally attached to a dog and won't want to trade it in.

There are many animal rescue organizations that care for dogs in need of a home and family. Dogs of all breeds and all ages can be found in rescues. Yes, even puppies can be found in rescue.

If you're looking for a specific breed of dog, check out dogs available for adoption at Petfinder.com.  You can also work with a rescue group to find a dog that will best fit in with your family's lifestyle.

Dogs in rescue will have been evaluated for temperament and will have received veterinary care. Rescue groups almost always require dogs adopted from them to be spayed/neutered.

Just remember, a dog requires a commitment of years, so before you go anywhere for your new dog, be sure you've thought hard about what kind of dog is the right fit for you.


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