Why?

First of all, I hate that I even have to write this post.  I hate that I am CONSTANTLY telling people why they should rescue only to have them go to a breeder or a pet store.  And this is why I started this blog.

Why?

     --Because there are almost 3 million homeless pets in America.  Three MILLION!
     --Because a dog or cat is euthanized about every 11 seconds because of overpopulation.
     --Because our rescue had 2 litters of pups in the past 2 months.  Both pregnant moms were      
        dumped at Animal Control and we pulled them out.  One mama gave birth just a few hours  
        after arriving at her foster home.  JUST our local rescue group has 12 newborn puppies.
     --Because buying an AKC registered dog means you are supporting puppy mills.


Because when you buy from a breeder or a puppy store, these animals, and so many more just like them, are left alone and scared in shelters: 

She was stuck because she was deaf and a pitbull.
She now lives on a ranch with acres and acres to run, has 6 kids,
some doggie brothers and sisters and a few cats and
loves every single one of them.  (She's also my fur-niece!)

He was found alone and starving at only 4 weeks old.
He's now the king of his house!

His family "couldn't control him".  He was a puppy and they turned him in
to a shelter.  He now has 2 doting parents and is living the good life!

He only had one eye.  That didn't stop his dad from falling in love with him.
He now helps his dad run their own gym!

He was "too much to handle".  That's ok
He now lives in a swank big city apartment with his  mom and his own staff!  

She was found alone outside on a cold, rainy day at only 3 weeks old.
She was bottle fed by a dedicated volunteer for a few weeks and
she's now a happy, healthy family member!

Her family decided the Christmas gift of a puppy wasn't such a good idea so they took her to a shelter.  She is a FULL BRED Maltese and now lives in a home where her mom barely lets her feet touch the ground!

He was a stray and a had a problem with his eye.
 Florida Little Dog Rescue had it fixed and he was adopted
by a family within minutes of meeting him!  

Think they aren't loving?  Think again.
This little girl was perfectly happy to be carried around like a baby!  

He was just a puppy and abandoned at a shelter.  His beauty and amazing social skills made a family very happy.

She came in with a shattered pelvis.
She's now a very loved, very happy
and very active family member!

He was a skinny stray and is now fat and fluffy.
He will lay on your lap for hours. (He's also my fur-brother.)

  

Instead of buying a puppy from a breeder or a pet store, you could be SAVING one just like this!