Private rescues also do a more thorough vetting of dogs that are turned over to them than pets from shelters.
Pets from shelters get the basic shots and spay/neuter. Private breed rescues also do dentals which run into the hundreds. They also take dogs with special medical needs and do expensive surgeries for liver shunts, luxating patellas, etc. All this is financed on private donations rather than tax dollars.
Another wonderful benefit of adopting from a breed rescue is that all the dogs are placed in private foster homes and get basic housebreaking and behavior training and evaluation before being adopted out. It's a much better way to match a potential adopter with the perfect dog for them than choosing a dog in a cage from a shelter.
Rescues also provide lifelong support and assistance with issues/problems that may arise after adoption. |