[JuneBugs Momma]

Originally Posted by Rhetts_mama

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.

I also totally agree. Thats why this non-specific breed rescue (Main Line) is so diversed with it's volunteers. It has over 150 foster families for which each family has breed specific experience, including 4 of the volunteer fosters are actually vets! I know, it is amazing! I got JuneBug from a foster mom who had 4 other yorkshires and 2 shih tzu's. She is a retired vet tech and knowing that if I ever have questions or want to even adopt a similar breed of dog, I can ask her specific questions and get answers.