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Originally Posted by TxVicki  There is nothing wrong with Breed Specific Rescues.
8 of my 11 Yorkies have been adopted from REPUTABLE Rescues. 4 of them which came from Puppymills in Missouri.
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While all reputable rescues are wonderful, I do think that breed specific ones have several advantages over a general rescue.
1. A breed specific rescue gives a potential adoptive parent a place to start looking. For example, I can google rescues, Atlanta, Golden Retrievers and be instantly hooked up with no less than 4 in my area that have the type of dog I would like to add to my family.
2. Breed specific rescues tend to be well versed in the specific needs of the breed and the special care they might require (LP, Liver Shunt, etc) so that they can get any necessary treatment in a timely manner.
3. Because they are so well versed in the breed's needs/temperments etc, they are generally very careful in placing the dog in a true fur-ever home.
Again, I'm not knocking any rescue. I think there is a place and an incredible need for both types.