| Do purebreds come
into Rescue? You bet. Like any other pet, they are innocent
bystanders who are often left in the lurch when their human's lives
change. Nova Scotia has several wonderful breed rescue groups and also
has many
Regional Contacts
for National Breed Rescue Groups. What can you expect when you apply to adopt
a pet from a reputable Nova Scotia Breed Rescue ?
- You will need to fill out an adoption
application
- Personal references will be required
- They will want the name of your vet and
contact information for their animal clinic
- You'll be asked about the pets you have
now, as well as the ones you have had in the past
- Yes ... they will ask about your living
accommodations and whether you own or rent
- Most will probably ask what you feed
your pets and where your pets sleep
So why would
anyone want to go to all that trouble?
- Breed rescues offer a wealth of
experience with the breed and can offer practical breed specific
suggestions and advice,
- your new best friend will be vet checked and vaccinated and
spayed or neutered,
- known health issues are not swept under
the rug,
- any behavior issues will be fully
disclosed
- follow up advice and support is
available,
- if things aren't a success for any
reason, you will not have to wonder what to do .... the pet must be
returned to the rescue, and
- its just frosting on the cake that when
you adopt from a Breed Rescue, your compassion can also be much
easier on your checkbook than purchasing a purebred from even a
backyard breeder.
In other words .... reputable rescues make
every effort to match the right pet to the right human so that the
relationship can last a lifetime. The free online ad sites, pet stores
and backyard breeders can only offer a curbside guarantee and often
offer unnecessary heartache and expense to pet owners.
Webmaster Note: If you adopt a pet from a
rescue listed on this website, and your experience does not meet the
abovementioned criteria, please let us know.
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