Sunday, November 6, 2011

How to take care of rescue dog

By Ellis Slater


Dog rescue centres are full of dogs looking for new and loving homes; however, you need to understand what you are taking on before you decide to adopt a dog. All dogs can be hard work; however, dogs from the rescue centre can be more challenging than others. In many cases, the workers at the centre will know very little about the dogs, and they may need extra dog care.

Adopting a dog can be extremely rewarding and you will find that the dog shows an immense level of love towards you. However, dogs from the dog rescue centre have to be treated with caution until you know them well. They may have been abused, starved and miss-treated by their previous owner, which can make them wary of humans.

When you visit the dog rescue centre there is likely to be many different dogs to choose, and you have to decide on which one will be the best for your home. You will need to consider if you have other animals, children, go to work and have the time for a dog.

The dog care which is needed, can take a sizeable amount of your time and effort, and you need to decide if you have this in your life. Some people love the idea of adopting dogs; however, in reality do not have the time, money or energy for a dog. Unfortunately, this is how many dogs end up in the dog rescue centre.

However, if you do have the space, time, money, and love for a dog, rescuing one is the perfect solution. Once you have selected the dog that you want to take home, you need to ask many different questions regarding their history. Finding out as much as you can regarding the dog, will enable you to provide the best dog care possible.

The dog will have the necessary veterinary checks before being allowed to go home with you, and you will be notified of any ongoing dog care issues. Some dogs may need medications and ongoing veterinary checks; however, this is part of the love that you are showing them. Many dogs end up in the dog rescue centre through no fault of their own.

Taking any animal home for the first time can be extremely exciting, and daunting at the same time, and you will need to ensure that you are prepared. You will need to stock up on food and pet supplies to ensure that your new family member can fit in to your home. As well as food, you will need to provide your dog with a bed, toys, and collar.

Your new dog may never have seen some of these things before, however, with time they will soon learn that toys are fun and a way to interact with you. Dogs from the dog rescue centre may take longer to settle in to their new home, however, once do you will love spending time together. You will need to give your new dog time to adjust to the fact that they are in a home.




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