Due to the previous abuse, such dogs
Due to the previous abuse, such dogs need a stable loving environment to repair the mental damage they have suffered.
? Can I, or my family, provide the daily care, grooming and medical care that may be required?
? Can I provide the training, or re-training, that may be required? Abused dogs often have incontinence problems that can take a long time to cure. Some dogs also need house training again. Can you face that?
? What age and sex dog do I want? Is an older dog better suited to your household? Many Dog Rescues have problems finding homes for males dogs for some reason. Could you be an exception and provide a home for a male dog?
For obvious reasons many of the best prospective parents for such dogs are older couples. Usually their children have grown and flown the nest and they have the time on their hands to give the dog the care and attention it needs for full recovery from both the physical and mental stress it has suffered.
There is one other advantage to a rescue dog over a purebred puppy.
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