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Absolutely right. I've had three rescue dogs. My first was a stray that was hanging around my area for a few days which I took in years ago.
A special bond develops when a dog has previously had a shit life because they become fiercely loyal and thankful.
There's loads to consider first though. The OP's reason for getting a dog (because he's home working) isn't a good reason though. What happens when he goes back to work, etc?
Also, how much patience is there in the household? Rescue dogs can be quite destructive in the first few days/weeks whilst they get used to their new surroundings.
I live in a fairly quiet area and the first week after bringing our two home from Llys Nini in Swansea, they struggled to cope with the quietness of nighttime, with no dogs constantly barking etc. It didn't take them long to settle though.
Unfortunately, mine had a terrible life before going into the re-homing centre. They were particularly bad cruelty cases but now they've got a life of luxury.
Some people shouldn't be allowed to own dogs
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan...shire-54167984
I used to work in an animal sanctuary and can confirm that 95% of the dogs in there would make brilliant pets.
Also, if you are interested in one you can arrange 3/4 visits so you can get “a feel” if it’s the right dog for you
You just need to take care because a few of them are messed up mainly because they have been treated badly and have behavioural problems. The guys in the sanctuary will make you aware of these problems but in my experience unfortunately it’s best to walk away from these as they can be really hard work
The adoption fees are about £200 but for that you do usually get a neutered, fully wormed and a dog given the all clear by a vet
A woman I know is about to pay 1500 for a pedigree French bulldog
She has always had pedigree inbred French bulldogs
Gets heartbroken when they die at 6 through genetic problems
Then a week later shes got another one
With fecking stupid names like belladonna
Told her to stop wasting her money and go get a stray
I think people like her are not animal lovers
So because people choose a particular breed instead of taking a stray off the street they aren't animal lovers?
Why is everything so black and ****ing white on this board.