Myths about Animal Rescue

The Real Truth About Rescue Myths

Myth #1 - There is something wrong with the homeless pets available for adoption.	Myth #2 - Adult dogs and cats cannot form strong loving bonds with their guardians.	Myth #3 -Mature pets are impossible to train ... you can't teach an old dog new tricks
The Truth is that pets come into rescue because their owners were unwilling or unable to care for them for a variety of reasons	The Truth is that anyone who opens their home and their heart to an adult pet receives more love than they could ever possibly imagine.	The Truth is that mature pets actually learn more quickly because they are more focused and can concentrate better.
Myth #4 - Pets that have been neglected or abused do not make safe family pets	Myth #5 - It is kinder to euthanize a disabled pet than to leave the pet in a cage in a shelter	Myth # 6 - There are not enough homes for all the pets in need, so some must be killed
The Truth is that most pets can be rehabilated and become deeply devoted to those kind enough to polish up these 'diamonds in the ruff". Reputable rescues never hide known behavior issues either because they want all adoptions to succeed.	The Truth is that pets do not bring our human hangups to the table and can live full and complete lives ... and their disabilities are often part of their charm. Disabled pets have interesting and heartwarming stories that can make it easier to promote them.	The Truth is that when lifesaving tools such as adoption incentives, good customer service, user friendly shelter hours and offsite adoptions are used, it has been proven that the healthy adoptable pets can find good homes and so do not need to be killed.

I know that I say it all the time on The NS Homeless Pet Project Blog , but the real truth is that there is more love than anyone could possibly imagine waiting for those kind enough to open their homes and their hearts to give a second hand pet the chance to have a first rate life.