[Mayzoo]

When getting a dog from a rescue, it is safer to assume there WILL be issues, either medical or behavioural that will need to be addressed. We usually take rescues, and currently have two.

Our oldest, Bailey who we got when he was 8 weeks or so old, had mange, flea infestation, and intestinal worms so badly they thought he would die from being wormed. He survived, and is a fabulous, caring, and nurturing almost 8 year old dog now. He was also so malnourished that the vet told us her best guess was he would never get over 18 lbs based on the size he was. He is a healthy, happy go lucky 65lb dog now (we think he is airdale or labradoodle).

Mario, who we adopted when he was about 1 yr old, was badly physically abused and it took months and months to get him through that trauma. He had also not been trained for anything including house training. Now, he is a confident and happy little guy who also was trained at home to be our daughter's service dog.

Rescue dogs can come with limitless issues, BUT they also can come with limitless potential!! If you are aware of what you are getting yourself into, it can be a wonderful transformation to watch!!