09-25-2009, 05:01 PM
I don't go into shelters for the very thing you felt today Duchess.
Petfinder is good but you'll still have to go to the shelter to see the pet that interests you.
Try www.akc.org and look for the link for breed specific rescues in your area. You can find dogs that breeders wind up taking back.
Another alternative is to go to big chain stores on weekends. Many of the PetSmart's and PetCo's have adoption days from the local shelter at the stores on Saturday's and Sunday's. It's a much happier atmosphere and you still get to rescue an animal in need.
Petfinder is good but you'll still have to go to the shelter to see the pet that interests you.
Try www.akc.org and look for the link for breed specific rescues in your area. You can find dogs that breeders wind up taking back.
Another alternative is to go to big chain stores on weekends. Many of the PetSmart's and PetCo's have adoption days from the local shelter at the stores on Saturday's and Sunday's. It's a much happier atmosphere and you still get to rescue an animal in need.