| If you've fallen in love with Boston terriers and would | | | | find your adorable puppy turning into a shredding |
| like to get one, you should seriously consider adopting. | | | | machine faster than you can blink, so considering an |
| Sadly there are many Boston terriers that have been | | | | older dog is a sure way of ensuring your precious |
| abandoned due to a myriad of reasons. Frequently, the | | | | Jimmy Choos don't become your pup's new toy. |
| dog itself is not at fault, some people buy dogs without | | | | Puppies also aren't the ideal choice of pet if you have |
| thinking of the long term commitment involved and | | | | younger children in the house. Many rescue groups |
| discover the responsibility of owning a dog is too much | | | | place their dogs in foster homes to ensure the dogs |
| for them, others don't want to spend the time needed | | | | are well behaved in a home environment. |
| to train their dog and decide it's just too much trouble. | | | | 3. Personality: With an older dog what you see is what |
| Boston terriers are charming little dogs that have | | | | you get. Adopting an adult dog reduces the risk of |
| relatively few inherent health problems, but as with any | | | | owning a puppy that turns into a monster as he |
| breed of dog, they require time, care and attention. If | | | | matures. The shelter should be able to properly |
| you're considering getting one of these quirky little | | | | access the personality of each of their dogs and can |
| characters you really should consider adopting from a | | | | even advise you on the best dog for you. |
| local Boston terrier shelter or rescue. There are many | | | | 4. Adult Dogs Form Instant Bonds: When you rescue |
| wonderful dogs at shelters and many Boston terrier | | | | an older dog, he will usually instantly bond with you. |
| shelters have purebred dogs with papers. This is a | | | | Most dogs that end up in shelters make excellent pets |
| reason why you shouldn't consider breeding your dog | | | | and companions and want nothing more that to please |
| because of the large number of abandoned dogs and | | | | you, their new hero. |
| puppies needing homes. | | | | 5. You Will Be Saving a Life: Puppies have a higher |
| Here are some things to consider when visiting a | | | | chance of being adopted in shelters, and if you decide |
| Boston terrier rescue in search of your new pet: | | | | to adopt an older dog you are literally saving his life. |
| 1. Age: A popular misconception most of us have is | | | | Due to the high number of dogs being abandoned |
| that an older or adult dog is not a good candidate for | | | | every year, rescues face many challenges in finding |
| adoption. Nothing could be further from the truth. Older | | | | good homes for many of the dogs; you can truly |
| dogs are usually housetrained, and unless you can | | | | make a difference by adopting an older dog. |
| spend a lot of time housetraining your puppy, you're | | | | A reputable shelter will screen you to see if you will |
| better off with an adult dog. Puppies have a hard time | | | | make a good doggie parent. You will probably be |
| holding their bladder and will require constant | | | | asked about the facilities you have for keeping your |
| supervision and walks before they are able to be left | | | | dog and the shelter may even send someone to your |
| unsupervised in your home. Boston terrier rescue | | | | house to determine if you can provide a good home |
| groups generally housetrain their adult dogs before | | | | for a dog. Ultimately shelters want their dogs to go to |
| offering them up for adoption. | | | | a permanent home where they will be loved and |
| 2. Puppy Behavior: Puppies love to chew! You may | | | | cherished. |