Hi ! I am going to adopt a pet from the animal shelter soon. I believe I would like a dog 
That is very nice, a shelter is a good place and there are actually rescue groups that you can call like the Humane Society.
Yes, I have found some rescue groups locally, however, they charge a very hefty rehoming fee.  
Well there are other animal rescue groups too, they all are mostly run by volunteers, but they are trained to handle medical problems and such.
After Katrina, Pitbulls and Parolees ( a local tv show) offered services to Katrina victims who had to leave their pets behind.
from its Arizona ranch to property in Kanab, Utah, in 1984. In 1991, the church was renamed Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, which became a tax-exempt, nonprofit charity, and in 2003 renamed Best Friends Animal Society.
Animal sanctuary.
After the Foundation church moved to the current grounds in 1984, the founders eventually began informally calling it "Best Friends" until 1991 when it began formally operating as Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, a no-kill shelter located in Southwestern Utah in Angel Canyon (formerly
outcomes for dogs and their adopted owners. Specifically, dog owners like Paris Hilton and commercial-star Gidget the Taco Bell chihuahua as well as films like Beverly Hills Chihuahua have been directly cited as blameworthy. Most dog breed societies and Kennel Clubs have similar concerns but place rather more stress on issues relating to breed standardization and quality.
There are many animal adoption alternatives that potential pet owners can consider, including animal shelters and the umbrella organization The Shelter Pet Project, animal rescue groups, online organizations such as Petfinder that directly