Do rescued animals make good pets? 138 Articles

by Marc Phillippe Babineau

Rescued animals make great pets. Its' how you handle the transition from adopted animal to loving pet that matters the most. Dogs need attention, affection, and lots and lots of exercise. A short walk around the block i...read more

by Lisa Decandia

Whether or not a rescued animal makes a good pet is really contingent upon the attitude of the individual who is doing the rescuing. Rescued animals are like rescued children, they come with baggage. This is not a reason...read more

by A J Grape

If you're inclined to make a pet of a rescued domestic animal, there is a good chance that you'll find yourself enjoying a very rewarding experience. But should the opportunity present itself to rescue and take in a wild ...read more

by Paul Schingle

Personally, I can't think of any other kind of pet I'd rather own. I suppose you can go to a puppy mill and get some "thoroughbred" glamor dog; spend between 300 and 600 dollars and all...for what? To say your dog has a ...read more

by Carol Evans

Do rescued animals make good pets ? A resounding yes. We rescued Gina, a German Shepherd crossbreed from a local RSPCA shelter in Hull. She pushed herself to the front of her kennel mates as they all jostled for the be...read more

by Brad Lerch

The question here isn't, "Do rescued animals make good pets". The question is, "Will YOU make a good mommy or daddy to a rescued pet"! All animals can make great pets if they are cared for properly and showered with un...read more

by Amanda Le Bas De Plumetot

Well, mine sure have! My dog Bluey came from the street. She's guarding me at the moment this consists of lying on the mat at my feet with her tongue poking out and her paws twitching a little bit. Yeah, I'm safe from ...read more

by A Morris

An animal's character stems from its environment. Rescue animals can make wonderful pets, but it is important to remember that they may have had a very hard life. Similarly with humans, these experiences can make an animal...read more

by Amanda Piper

A rescued animal can be the perfect addition to your family. A rescued animal can be adopted from a local animal shelter, or a stray found in your neighborhood. Rescuing animals has many benefits. First off, it gives tha...read more

by Wylder Nichols

I think rescued dogs make very good pets. They might take a little while to get used to the new people they are staying with but in the end they are the most loyal, adoring pets ever. Of the four dogs that I have right now...read more

by Jean Parker

Pound Puppy to World Traveler It was 1979. My husband and I lived in Anchorage, AK, both of us in the military. We had only been married for a short period of time and didn't have any children as yet. One morning he wen...read more

by Amy P Storms

I was always hesitant about buying a rescue dog. I had a misguided belief that somehow these dogs were inferior to other dogs. That was, until I bought Fred. At the time, I had a little white fluffy dog called Toby. He ...read more

by Deborah Cribbs

No one will ever be able to convince me that a rescued animal will not make a good pet. It is really a same because often times they have so much more love to give in many cases simply because they came from a bad situati...read more

by Ian Loft

Experienced wildlife carers and volunteers will appreciate the difficulty in giving a definitive answer to the question of rescued animals making good pets. It really comes down to three issues of consideration: 1. Spe...read more

by L. Beall

Rescued animals make the best pets you will ever have. They make amazing pets. They know they were chosen. It is obvious to them that their life has taken a turn for the better. Once they begin to trust you they are more t...read more

by Director of Fantasies aka Jeanette Matlock

There is definitely truth to the saying that "second hand dogs make first rate pets." I speak of this from personal experience. I had already been "owned" by a wonderful loving male West Highland White Terrier for 4 yea...read more

by Heidi Marie Fleetfoot

A rescued animal can make a good and loving pet, but there is allot that you need to know and to think about before you go ahead and get one. All animals have different traits depending on their breed and temperament. W...read more

by Mama Fen

Rescued animals have the potential to make wonderful pets, if the adoptive "parents" take the time to do careful research into the specific animal they're looking at. Many animals are abandoned because of behavioral pr...read more

by Kacie Pitts

Upon walking into the kennel, a handful of puppies began to yap away, clawing at the cage while their tails wagged with glee. It was obvious how happy they were to see a new face to play with. But little did they know, onl...read more

by Leslie Deblasio

Rescued animals make wonderful pets! Our four cats and our dog are all rescues. We adopted Tiffy, our 100-pound lab mix, from an animal shelter when she was just seven weeks old. She'd just been rescued from a Tennessee po...read more