| Dog rescue groups are designed primarily to | | | | are cared for and made comfortable and free. |
| rescue any breed of dog that is being abused by | | | | These dogs will also be given a nutritious meal so |
| their owners. The various dog rescue groups can | | | | that they can begin to look healthy. |
| legally go into a house and take any dog out that | | | | Before these dogs are ready to be adopted the |
| is being mistreated. In addition to rescuing dogs | | | | dog rescue groups will place the dogs in foster |
| from abusive owners dog rescue groups will also | | | | care. The various families who take care of these |
| recover the various dogs that are at the | | | | unwanted dogs are used to caring for and training |
| overcrowded pounds. | | | | these dogs to become loving members of a |
| The other types of dogs that dog rescue groups | | | | family. |
| go to the aid of is that of the many different | | | | The various social and behavioral lessons that |
| strays and abandoned dogs. These dogs are all | | | | many adoptive families want from their new four |
| taken to dog rescue centers. At these centers | | | | legged family members will be well learnt before |
| the staff will calm the frightened animal down. | | | | the dog rescue groups will consider that the dogs |
| Once the trust of the animal has been gained the | | | | in their shelter are ready for adoption. |
| staff will wash and clean the dirt and other | | | | When a successful adoption has been |
| matter that has accumulated on the dogs. | | | | accomplished the dog rescue group will provide |
| When the dog has been thoroughly cleaned the | | | | counseling for the adoptive family to get used to |
| veterinarian from the dog rescue group will begin | | | | the presence of their new pet and the changes |
| healing the many cuts, scrapes and wounds that | | | | that are present in their lives as a result of a pet. |
| are on the dog. In addition any internal and | | | | These are the many faces of dog rescue groups. |
| external parasites are gotten rid of. The result of | | | | These dog rescue groups provide us with a |
| this is the dog has a better chance for a full | | | | valuable alternative to euthanizing unwanted dogs |
| recovery. | | | | and puppies. The next time that you hear about a |
| Once the grooming process and the medical | | | | dog rescue group in your area you may want to |
| examination has been finished the dog is petted | | | | see how you can help these groups look after |
| and given lots of love. For many of these dogs | | | | the many needs of their doggy tenants. |
| this is the first time in their entire life that they | | | | |