Spca

[Smith]

I am definitely getting a new dog and I think thinking, instead of going to a breeder as I always have, of getting one from the SPCA. I feel sorry for them. Any insights?

[Lady]

My first dog came from the SPCA. She was great. I was very careful with the process - I had a vet and a trainer check her out before I took her and everything, but it worked out very well, and I felt great about saving her. I would keep doing it if I didn't like showing so much.

[Lassie]

My collie, Lassie, came from the kennel. She has been a pleasure. I love her so much!

[33MTA3]

All of my dogs came from a rescue or the local shelter. Have you tried petfinder yet?

[Sue]

All my dogsl have come from rescues as well. You'd be surprised how many purebreeds you will find out there if that is what you are looking for. And of course there are always the Heinz 57 dogs :)

Petfinder is a great resource.

[Marinepits]

All my dogs are from various rescue groups.

[Lori]

All of my dogs have been from either shelters or dogs that were thrown out on my street by uncaring owners. I say go for a shelter dog. The love of my life was a mutt named Sky that was literally thown out of a moving car right in front of my house. I keep him for 17 wonderful years and I am so grateful to the creeps who dumped Sky. Their loss was my gain.

[evelyna]

I adopted GB from the Spca. He is the sweetist thing. He is a scottish terrier. I was not familar with the breed until I adopted him. GB was very mellow and laid back. I had to have him neutered.
I adopted Trixie from the rescue. She is very high energy. She jumped over the fence in my backyard,opened the screen and took off twice, jumped out of a window and chews like a puppy.
I am working with her to make her better and she has improved.
The advantage of the Rescue is the dog is already altered and up to date on shots.
I do not think people should buy dogs as long as there are so many homeless dogs.
They look so sad.

[rachaelmason]

I am definitely getting a new dog and I think thinking, instead of going to a breeder as I always have, of getting one from the SPCA. I feel sorry for them. Any insights?


Chase- a lab/english setter or flat coat retriever is being helped by a Setter Rescue thats associated with/registered with SPCA. You or anyone else interested in this beautiful lad, let me know!!

[SmoothCollieluver]

Shelter dogs are great. If you aren't looking for a specific breed just ask the kennel staff which one would be best for you. Tell them the personality you would like and your living situation and i'm sure they can point you to a great match. I used to work at a shelter and that was my fav part. And i must say i never saw any of my matches come back. I think people usually have problems when they pick looks over personality.

[Tori's mom]

Adopt and save a life! So many dogs need homes, It is a gift to every one adopted. One word of warning though... Last year I adopted a Doberman (purebred) from a local humane society. 4 days after bringing him home he attacked me and my father. He switched from a sweetheart (who passed every temperment test I know-TWICE) to a enraged attack dog, and went back and forth for the next 24 hours before the shelter could come pick him up. It was terrifing. He was tested for rabies (negative), and I never found out what was wrong with him. BE CAREFUL! By all means adopt, but do it wisley. I am actually very involved with a local rescue, and foster regularly, but I am always very careful with new intakes. Without knowing an animals past, it pays to be careful for the first 2 weeks or so. Also consider smaller rescues, they may not have as many dogs to choose from, but you never know where you'll find your next buddy.

[DoggyMom]

My dog, Lily, came from the SPCA. Her mother was a rescue from a very abusive household, and gave birth in the SPCA. I adopted Lily when she was 9 weeks old.

[GSP4619]

I have to agree getting a dog from the SPCA was the best decision I made. Ava has been nothing but a joy since the day I brought her home :)

[Lassie13]

When you visit a shelter, you will know immediately what dog is for you. I found my Poodle on the internet shelter. I have a Yorkie who I got from a breeder 4 years ago and love her dearly, but from now on I'm a shelter person. I got Molly a year ago this month. She was found wandering the streets in bad shape. They think she is 10 years or more. But she is by far the best dog I have ever had. She is so attached to me and follows me everywhere. She doesn't even need a leash. She is now finally getting used to meeting people without cowering. God knows what kind of life she had. I would never do it any other way. These dogs are "Diamonds in the Ruff".

[redwhitenblue]

i tend to agree about that finding a dog at the shelter is great if you have no plans for show or breeding of course... but i was watching agility events and the mixed dogs even the shelter dogs that were purebred were AWESOME i love shelter dogs they are great... and most have great tempers lol getting a puppy you are never garaunteed

[cec]

I am definitely getting a new dog and I think thinking, instead of going to a breeder as I always have, of getting one from the SPCA. I feel sorry for them. Any insights?

I recently adopted a dog from SPCA--went looking for a specific dog (found on petfinder.com)--but came home with a different one!! The staff at the shelter let me take the dogs for a walk, to see how they responded, how our personalities would or would not fit. I have been extremely happy with my recent adoptee--would definitely say it's worth investigating.