Homeless pets are a tragic epidemic across the nation. Thankfully, many animal shelters and rescue groups spend countless hours and countless dollars to rescue these unwanted animals and offer them for adoption. These organizations may charge a nominal cost for adoption. You can easily find your new forever friend by locating a shelter or rescue group and finding the right canine match for you and your family. First, research the breed, size and age of dog that is best for you and your family. There are many types of dogs, and many types of humans; the trick is to find the perfect companion for you and the perfect human fit for your new furever friend. Next, contact local humane societies and dog rescues in your area. These organizations are always full of young, healthy puppies and dogs, and even seniors in need of homes. Don't discount a dog because of their age or abilities. Some of the best dogs are older and already trained, and just looking for a quiet, loving home to spend the rest of their time before crossing the Rainbow Bridge. Check Petfinder.com or the organizations' websites for a listing of available puppies. Then, locate several canine friends that are right for you and meet them in person. Choose a companion only after you meet several of them and spend some time with them, to ensure you get one that's the …show more content…
Most pet owners are completely caught off guard and don't know what to do, or where to go with their pets. During Hurricane Katrina, many pet owners were forced to leave their animals behind and some owners lost their companions, never to be reunited with them again. In this post, I am going to point out some tips for training your pet how to react in times of crisis, and what you can do during one to make sure you and your beloved pet get reunited after the fact. First, I'm going to tell you about what you can be doing before a natural disaster strikes to get yourself and your pet ready. #1 Make sure your pet is trained to come to you when called NO MATTER WHAT! This means that even during an earthquake or fire, you can trust your pet to come to you, and you know she will obey. If you are trying to get your family to a safe place as quickly as possible (in extreme cases, firefighters, or other emergency workers give you and your family less than 10 minutes to vacate), it helps if your pet will come to you the first time you call her. #2 Continually practice an "emergency plan" and make sure everything goes perfectly. This will also help your pet become familiar with the plan and if you were to ever use it, she would know exactly what to do. If you don't have a plan, you need to come up with one: where will