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Originally Posted by gemy  I say God Bless to both types of rescues. But quite frankly, I love a breed specific rescue.
And posters imo are very correct, in that the rescue is very well versed in that breed, and that goes across all medical issues, temperament issues, and how to screen for a potential new home.
Having a breed like Black Russian Terrier, I would be dancing in my grave, if one of my B lackies got put into a general rescue. And my grave is where I would be if any dog of mine were to be in a rescue.
I do beg to differ, but guard work and protect breeds do have specific very specific needs, that imo a general rescue is not equipped to deal with. |
Agreed. Just as a guard dog or large, powerful breed needs rescuers familiar with how to handle and care for them, conversely, a tiny little Yorkie needs a very special and caring caregiver and selected forever home with a lifestyle that can accommodate and adequately protect a frail, delicate little dog who often hasn't much in the way of reserves who will know how and when to react quickly in case of illness/injury. It would be wonderful if there were more BSR's to better accommodate the various specific needs and distinct traits of the breed the rescuers are caring for. And BSR's are for sure going to be better at screening prospective adopters for the proper forever home.