On Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, May 1, Petsmart in Asheville will host its annual spring adoption fair. Brother Wolf Animal Rescue, along with 7 other rescue groups and other organizations, will be there. If you are interesting in adopting, I encourage you to attend.
You will be absolutely amazed at the variety of pets available. Just go to bwar.org and look at the breeds represented. If you are patient, you can have almost any breed of dog you want. You can make such a huge difference in the life of an animal.
Also, consider rescue groups. As Gracie mentioned in yesterday’s post, we are looking at a Miniature Schnauzer rescue group’s site. Go to akc.org. Nearly every breed has a rescue group.
One last word: while adopting rescued pets is a personal passion, I realize not everyone shares my viewpoint. I have a simple request. If you do not adopt a rescued pet, please do not buy your pet at a pet store or from a backyard breeder.
A quick scan of information on the Net reveals the serious abuses and problems of puppy mill pets. You are supporting a deplorable industry. You run the risk of getting an animal with serious physical and emotional health problems directly resulting from puppy mill breeding. Visit akc.org to find information about reputable breeders in your area.
If you do not live in the Asheville area, please check out local rescue groups. Spring unfortunately brings lots of puppies and kittens who need homes. Do you have room for a furry friend?
Rescue Mommy
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