Dogs truly are humans best friend and they make such an incredible addition to the family. It can be easy to get caught up in looking for puppies, for sale, online but is it the best way to get a dog?

Reasons to Give a Rescue a Chance

1. Dog breeders are more concerned with getting rid of dogs and may not mention any problems or issues the puppy may have whereas rescue dogs get assessed as to any issues or triggers they may have and the dog carer is going to be more concerned that the rescue is going to the right home.

2. All dogs need training. A brand-new puppy that you have bought off someone or an abandoned rescue dog, either way, will require proper love and training.

3. It can be so much less expensive to get a rescue!! Puppies are ridiculously expensive and you will also have to pay for spaying/neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Typically, a rescue dog already has all of these aspects covered. You may only need to pay an adoption fee.

4. Purebred dogs usually have more health issues than mutts. Just like with humans, the more restricted and uniform a bloodline is, the more problems that develop. Even if you want a particular breed, you could most likely find a rescue that fits your preference. You might even surprise yourself and fall in love with something completely different.

5. Last but not least, you will most likely be saving a life!!! Christmas time is rife with an increase of abandoned dogs. There are over 100,000 abandoned dogs just in the UK at any given time.