What to Expect from Breed Rescue

Disclaimer: Every breed rescue has a different way of operating. Since breed rescues are normally staffed by volunteers, and each person has their own way of doing things, these descriptions may not be entirely accurate in all cases. This was written to give a prospective adopter a general idea of what to expect from Breed Rescue.

Most people think that there are two ways to get pet: getting a "mutt" from the pound, or going to a pet store and getting a pure-bred. A few might add checking the newspaper for a "free to a good home" ad, or for the occasional backyard breeder. With a little education, others discover the responsible breeder and get a pet, either show quality or pet quality.

However, there is another way to get a pet called Breed Rescue.

It is a way to get a dog, cat or rabbit that needs a good home, like at the pound, while getting the known quantity of a purebred. By the way, many of these terms are sweeping generalizations, as there are often purebreds at the pound, and some breed rescue organizations also place pets that are not purebred, but have most of the qualities of a purebred.