I am adopting a new dog very soon, I cannot wait
That's very exciting, pet adoption is a big responsibility!
I agree, my last two dogs were adopted from animal rescue, it is a challenge and a reward at the same time
Where are you adopting your dog from?
The ASPCA Humane Society! They take great care of their animals and I know everyone who works there because my friend worked there
Pet adoption
Pet adoption is the process of taking responsibility for a pet that a previous owner has abandoned or released to a shelter or rescue organization. Common sources for adoptable pets are animal shelters and rescue groups. Some organizations give adopters ownership of the pet, while others use a guardianship model wherein the organization retains some control over the animal's future use or care.
Also available is online pet adoption. These sites have databases of pets being housed by thousands of animal shelters and rescue groups, and are searchable by
have the “perfect” purebred puppy that you imagined, remember that often adopting this puppy supports the inhumane treatment as well as leave you with a higher likelihood of owning a dog with serious mental and physical issues. 
See also.
- Pet adoption
External links.
- Dog Rescue Directory, list of dog rescue centres
- My Dog Rescue, dog rescue and dog adoption agencies listed by city
- gratefuldogsrescue, Grateful Dogs Rescue has dogs and puppies for adoption
- Dog , Grateful Dogs Rescue is