Many factors can make a pet seem "less adoptable." To promote these unusual (or, in some cases, too common) animals, Petfinder has designated August 12 as "Adopt-a-Less-Adoptable-Pet Day."
Here are some pluses we found to adopting "less adoptable" animals:
Older pets are mellower...
... you don't have to worry about your lamp getting knocked over!
Physically challenged pets are often unaffected by their handicap...
... but you still look like a hero!
"Bad reputation" breeds...
... you get the chance to prove people wrong with your great dog!
Dark-furred pets make it easy to accessorize...
... black goes with everything!
Pets with behavioral issues allow you to form a tight bond as you overcome obstacles together!
Big dogs are easier to find when it is time to go to the vet!
Please don't forget about the Seniors!
It is not true that you cannot bond with an adult or older dog. Many seniors are very thankful to have a safe and loving home to spend the last years of their lives with.
Operation Noble Foster is in place to help military personnel that must go overseas and leave behind their animals and pets. This organization helps secure long term foster care for military personnel's animals. They will help for animals from horses to hamsters, and everything in between or smaller! People can register to foster, to help find fosters, or to find a foster.
I rescued a human today.
(author unknown, hope they don't mind...)
Her eyes met mine as she walked down the corridor peering apprehensively into the kennels.
I felt her need instantly and knew I had to help her.
I wagged my tail, not too exuberantly, so she wouldn't be afraid.
As she stopped at my kennel I blocked her view from a little accident I had in the back of my cage.
I didn't want her to know that I hadn't been walked today.
Sometimes the shelter keepers get too busy and I didn't want her to think poorly of them.
As she read my kennel card I hoped that she wouldn't feel sad about my past.
I only have the future to look forward to and want to make a difference in someone's life.
She got down on her knees and made little kissy sounds at me.
I shoved my shoulder and side of my head up against the bars to comfort her.
Gentle fingertips caressed my neck; she was desperate for companionship.
A tear fell down her cheek and I raised my paw to assure her that all would be well.
Soon my kennel door opened and her smile was so bright that I instantly jumped into her arms.
I would promise to keep her safe.
I would promise to always be by her side.
I would promise to do everything I could to see that radiant smile and sparkle in her eyes.
I was so fortunate that she came down my corridor.
So many more are out there who haven't walked the corridors.
Petfinder Courtesy Listings:
We are always glad to list a rescue dog for another rescue or individual who does not have a petfinder site.
We are a Doberman rescue but are more than happy to list other breeds as well.
To find out what information we need, please email us.
brokendobe@yahoo.com
Currently, brokendobe is going through some changes. At this time we have limited space and resources. To find rescue for a Doberman in need outside of South Carolina, please email Doberman Assistance Network (DAN):
intake@dobermanassistance.org
Operation Noble Foster is in place to help military personnel that must go overseas and leave behind their animals and pets. This organization helps secure long term foster care for military personnel's animals. They will help for animals from horses to hamsters, and everything in between or smaller! People can register to foster, to help find fosters, or to find a foster.
