I think that it would be great to rescue the dog, but I don't know if the bonding would be the same as raising a puppy. I personally would get a puppy because you get to mold their behavior the way YOU want not the way someone else has wanted. Plus you set up their routine for them, you don't have to follow someone elses routine or have behavioral problems trying to change things. They are lower cost and most come potty trained, but I wouldn't want to miss out on all that stuff. I would rather pay more and be there for all the moments. JMO |