Happy Tails Books

If Rescued Dogs Could Talk...

...they would ask you to consider dog adoption for the following reasons:

Many times, rescued dogs come from good, caring people who experienced an unfortunate change in their situation. Examples of this include when people need to go into nursing care, have an illness or lose their jobs. The dogs in these situations are usually potty trained, have a good temperament and are in good health.

Rescued dogs come in all shapes, sizes and emotional states – there is one out there that fits your needs and personality

Rescue groups have return policies in case the dog doesn’t work out. In fact, most rescue groups require you to return your dog if she/he isn’t a good fit. There is no shame in this as the result is usually a better life for you and the dog.

Usually, even dogss who come from puppy mills or bad situations end up as the best, most grateful companions. They are resilient, and can bounce back from trauma they have experienced with leadership and love from their new owner.

Most dog “challenges” are overcome with patience, love, attention and positive reinforcement training.

Going through the process of rehabilitating a wayward dog can be an amazing experience for both owner and dog, and can create positive, lasting change in both lives.

What is Rescue?

"Have you ever heard the saying, “It takes a village to raise a child”? Well after 10 years of rescue, I can say the same about dogs and cats. There are the dedicated shelter workers who contact the rescues and also the rescues that manage to squeeze in one more dog or cat. Foster volunteers tend to the animals’ health and wellbeing, while transport, home inspection, marketing, and other volunteers work in the background to help dogs and cats find the perfect forever homes. Kind-hearted people then adopt these distressed dogs and cats, but that’s not the end. Somebody needs to share their stories! It’s not just one person that accomplishes these Happy Tails... It's a village." -Angie Persch, Rockin’ “P” Rescue

Is the concept of dog rescue new to you, or are you thinking about getting more involved with an animal rescue group? Tiffany Didyk of Northeast Boston Terrier Rescue sent us a wonderful account of her journey with dog rescue. READ IT HERE!

Adding a Dog to Your Family?

You might first consider reading the Mill Dog Manifesto so that you are armed with information before making any decisions about what kind of dog to get and from where. It's free, easy to read, and gives insight into the dog breeding industry, rescue, and rehabilitation of distressed dogs.

Visit our Links page for links to rescue groups who have helped to compile stories for the "Lost Souls: FOUND!" books.