Adopt a pup!

One of the first days we had Dory

Dory at the Beach

We adopted our little puerto rican mixer just about 1 year ago and we can not imagine our life with out her! We rescued Dory from the Caribbean Connection Puppy Rescue http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/MA379.html which is out of Marshfield. They work with an organization in Puerto Rico that rescues Satos(stray street dogs) and has them transported to the US where they have a much better chance at being adopted. I don't know if you have ever been to PR or any other Caribbean island but most of them have TONS of homeless dogs roaming he streets and beaches looking for a meal or some love. It makes me so sad to picture my poor little pup roaming the streets wondering if she would find something to eat....

I started the search for Dory on www.petfinder.com this is a GREAT adoption site if you are looking for any animal to adopt just pop in your zip code you can even be specific on breed if you would like. I think that rescue dogs really appreciate the homes that they come into they had it tough living on the streets being mistreated, fighting over food and territory, sleeping on the sidewalks. When we got Dory she had only been in the US a few weeks she was barely 10 lbs, every bone in her body visible and very skittish. Now she is a fun loving energetic pup now about 20lbs whose biggest worry now is wondering what toy to play with!

There are millions of animals in shelters just waiting to find there forever home. Some are born in shelters, some are turned in by owners who can no longer care for them, some are found wandering alone on the streets. A shelter animal just wants a family to love and a home to be a part of. If you are interested in adding an animal to you household you should consider adopting a dog from your local animal shelter, if not be sure to choose a responsible breeder. Do whatever is right for you but no matter what just don't buy from a Pet Store! Pet stores support the cruel visious cycle that keeps Puppy Mills in business.