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Hi all,
It's been 7 months since Spencer made the trip to the Rainbow Bridge & I've been thinking about adding a new furbabe (or 2) to my life. I'm thinking I'd like to find a dog or possibly a pair, preferably young adults, but no more than 5 or so years old. I got both Sadie & Spencer as pups, so the rescue thing is new to me. A few questions for those of you have adopted rescues:
-Is there anything in particular to look for or avoid when considering a dog?
-If not already a pair, is it better to adopt 1 dog & add a second later, or
adopt 2 at the same time?
-So many rescued dogs have been treated for heartworm. Does this have any
lasting effects on the health of the dog?
-Any suggestions or advice for me?
I've been regularly visiting the Guardian Angel Basset Rescue & the Ohio Basset Hound Rescue websites. Does anyone know of any other rescue organizations in the Greater Cincinnati area? I should add that I would like to wait until about mid-June to actually bring any dog(s) home. I'm a teacher & think that since I am home during the summer, it would be best to wait until then, so I can be home full-time to help them adjust.
Thanks for any info/suggestions/advice.
Amy
I can't resist adding one of my fave pics of Spencer...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/5146416075/
It's been 7 months since Spencer made the trip to the Rainbow Bridge & I've been thinking about adding a new furbabe (or 2) to my life. I'm thinking I'd like to find a dog or possibly a pair, preferably young adults, but no more than 5 or so years old. I got both Sadie & Spencer as pups, so the rescue thing is new to me. A few questions for those of you have adopted rescues:
-Is there anything in particular to look for or avoid when considering a dog?
-If not already a pair, is it better to adopt 1 dog & add a second later, or
adopt 2 at the same time?
-So many rescued dogs have been treated for heartworm. Does this have any
lasting effects on the health of the dog?
-Any suggestions or advice for me?
I've been regularly visiting the Guardian Angel Basset Rescue & the Ohio Basset Hound Rescue websites. Does anyone know of any other rescue organizations in the Greater Cincinnati area? I should add that I would like to wait until about mid-June to actually bring any dog(s) home. I'm a teacher & think that since I am home during the summer, it would be best to wait until then, so I can be home full-time to help them adjust.
Thanks for any info/suggestions/advice.
Amy
I can't resist adding one of my fave pics of Spencer...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/5146416075/