Why Do Rescue Dogs Make Great Pets?

Introducing a pet into your home and daily life is always a big decision, and it’s important to be sure that you’re getting your dog from the right place. Adopting a dog from a rescue centre is the ideal way to find your perfect pet, and we’ve listed why rescue dogs make truly great pets below.

You’ll be saving a life

Over 100,000 dogs are abandoned to shelters in the UK alone each year, with overwhelmed animal shelters forced to euthanize dogs in order to manage the number of dogs they can look after.

By adopting your dog from a rescue centre, you’ll be saving a life, and simultaneously be helping animal shelters struggling to care for the sheer number of stray dogs they are trying to rescue.

Friendly, healthy animals

Most of the animals in rescue shelters are there because of reasons such as divorce, a move, or the owner not being able to handle the responsibilities of owning a dog, not because of any behavioural problems with the dog itself. This means that there are many friendly, happy and healthy pups just waiting for the right family to welcome them into their home.

Medical checks

Animal shelters will give all dogs they rescue a medical examination, spay or neuter them, and microchip them too. Adopting your dog will ensure you get a healthy dog and are aware of any medical issues, and do not need to put him through the added hassle of surgery after his adoption.

Make a great friend for your other pets

Rescue dogs will have received a lot of socialisation during their time in the shelter, as they are often mixed and walked with other dogs. This will make it much easier for your dog to fit into a home where there are already pets – and may even lead to a lasting bond between all your pets.

Rescue dogs mean you won’t be supporting puppy farms

Puppy farms are used purely for breeding dogs for profit, putting monetary gains above the welfare of the animals. A lack of resources and expertise to properly enforce breeding legislation means many puppy farmers are operating within legal limits, which are still far below humane standards.

Breeds from puppy farms are often kept in small cages for the entirety of their lives, and puppies are separated from their mothers at an early age. Not only are puppy mills extremely unethical, they also result in unhealthy puppies that will often have many health problems in the future. By adopting a rescue dog, you can be sure you are not supporting the inhumane practises of puppy farming, and also be assured you are not adopting a dog that will require costly veterinary treatment in the future.

A friend for life

Adopting a rescue dog will change both your lives for the better, changing a homeless animal’s entire world. You have the chance to transform a dog’s life, and make a best friend and companion in the process – what’s to lose?

Here at Jaycliffe Pets, we know just how much a rescue dog can change a person’s life. Our dog kennel services provide care for your dog when you’re away, and we’re dedicated to providing a happy and enjoyable experience for them at all times. We know how important our customers’ pet’s happiness is, so that’s why we treat every dog that stays with us as our own – that means plenty of attention and fuss!

For more information, or to discuss your dog’s stay with us while you’re away, contact us today and we’ll be happy to help with any queries.