Even if you’re not looking to adopt, there are still things you can do to help recycled dogs. If you can help save just one dog, that’s one more dog saved!
Volunteer:
- foster a dog
- transport a dog (to vet appointments, from shelter to foster care)
- help socialize or exercise a dog
- your skills (website maintenance, fund-raising, administrative help)
Donate:
- dog bed, towels or other bedding
- durable toys for dogs in foster care (Kong, a Nylabone)
- a crate, exercise pen or baby gates
- treats or a bag of food
- unopened flea stuff (Advantage, etc.) or heart-worm pills
- a raffle item for auction at fund raisers
- and of course, money (even a small amount helps!)
If you’re already the proud companion of a “recycled” dog:
- Share his story. Let world just how great a “used” dog can be!
- Help people understand the benefits of adopting an adult dog or older puppy.
- Spread the word about local rescue groups and sites like petfinder.com or the AKC purebred rescue directory
Thinking about adding a dog to your life?
Consider adopting a recycled dog. Visit your local shelter, use Google to find local rescues or do a search on petfinder.com. If you have your heart set on a hard-to-find purebred or don’t have a local breed rescue, consider adopting an adult or adolescent dog from a responsible breeder. Though not exactly homeless, these adult dogs are harder to place than puppies and still need to find a loving, forever home. You can contact local dog breed clubs and ask if they know anyone looking to place a dog.
