My rescue dog Shelby was adopted from Special Needs Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation (SNARR) in 2013.
So you're thinking of adopting and don't know where to start?
You've come to the right place!
AdoptADog101 is the ultimate resource for all things adoption. Don't know if you are the right candidate to adopt a dog? Visit the Things to Consider page to learn more about who should adopt a dog. Want to know where to adopt? Visit the Rescues by Region or Rescues by Breed pages to find a shelter near you. Are you curious about the local, national, and global impacts of adopting? Visit the Why Adopt page. If you want to learn more about how to support your local animal shelter in other ways, visit the Alternatives page.
My Mission: Giving a Voice to the Voiceless
Through AdoptADog101, I hope to spread awareness about the importance of adopting dogs instead of buying from breeders and pet shops in the context of larger issues such as animal overpopulation and homeless, as well as overcrowding in shelters.
Since so many shelter and homeless animals are overlooked due to their bad reputation and critical health needs, shelters are often overwhelmed and many innocent dogs must be put down. I want to spread awareness about the importance of adopting dogs and solving the issue of animal homelessness and overpopulation, especially in the south, where the issue is more prominent. I want to spread the idea of adopting and not shopping for dogs at breeding facilities and pet shops.
Unchecked canine overpopulation can lead to the development of zoonotic diseases that pose a threat to public health, since these diseases can spread to humans and other species. In addition, since there are so many stray dogs in this country, there are not enough resources to sustain such a large population, and, therefore, they prey on wildlife which can disrupt the natural balance of ecosystems.
Ultimately, I want to educate others and speak for those who cannot speak for themselves.
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"Rescue dogs aren't broken. They've simply experienced more life than other dogs. If they were human, we would call them wise. They would be the ones with tales to tell and stories to write. They have lots of love to give."