Adopt a Pet
Want to adopt a pet and don't know where to start?
Making this decission and finding the best pet for you and your family is a very difficult decision. Are you asking yourself do I adopt a puppy, a kitten or an older dog or cat?
There are just so many different breeds and rescues to choose from and if you are like me it can seem very overwhelming. Well to help you get started on finding the right place to adopt a homeless pet,
I have created a list by state of places that rescue pets and will help you chose the right one for adoption. See list below...
Recommended Pet Adoption Sites
- Lucky Pup Rescue is a small, non-profit, family-run rescue based in Southern Maine. They believe that all dogs deserve a safe and happy home regardless of where they are from;they work to re-home both local dogs in need and Southern dogs from their overcrowded partner shelters.
- ASH Animal Rescue - Wicklow- Ireland - A Rescue Dog is The Kind Choice, Not The Cheap Solution."
- Emergency Rescue Decals- These decals have static cling that makes them adhere easily to any glass or plastic surface. I would display them in a convenient spot for pet emergency situations.
- Petfinder.com Presents: Second Chances - Inspiring Stories of Dog Adoption- This is a wonderful book of "Second Chances" it tells the story of the placements and courage, both human and canine, got through when being rescued.
- From Baghdad, With Love: A Marine, the War, and a Dog Named Lava- tells a story that is both tender and thought-provoking--candidly portraying the ugly conditions in wartime Iraq, while also describing his (and his fellow Marines') growing attachment to a scruffy stray puppy
- Rescue Me!: Your Guide to Selecting, Adopting & Caring for a Shelter or Rescue Dog- This is a book that addresses the selection of a great dog and the special training and behavior needs of shelter dogs and rescue dogs.