How to adopt a dog
There are many places you can adopt your next dog. Some people prefer to go directly to a breeder,
and others prefer to go their local shelters. (See shelters below)
When going to a breeder, you get the option of seeing your dog weeks or even days after he or she is born, you are also promised a quality dog at a hefty price.
The most important thing to do is research the breed of dog you want before forking out the money. Depending on your lifestyle and location.
It's really important to know as much as you can about this new life you intend to bring into your home.
Not all dogs can live in apartments, some need more yard space, and some have a habit of howling, yelping and barking a lot.
You also want to make sure the dog is able to coexist with other pets or children.
These points are also true when adopting from a shelter, the difference is you may not have as much time to pick and choose your breed. Usually in shelters you will find mixed breeds or older dogs. These dogs can be as wonderful if not better then a dog from a breeder. You do have to consider where the shelter dog has been and what he has been through.
A lot of times these dogs have been abandoned or abused by their previous owners and are therefore traumatized by their experience, all the more reason for you to give them a warm loving home where they can re-adapt to a healthy life.
Quite often this takes time and patience which, in the end, pays off for both you and your dog.
Usually shelters give a 30day trial period for the dog, if in that time they are unable to adapt, you may bring him back, but before you go through that, try to educate yourself on multiple breeds, and figure which ones you absolutely should not own, and which ones would suit your lifestyle, this way when you get to the shelter and you see a dog, you'll know whether or not you should get attached.
All animals deserve a chance to have a comfortable and healthy life, so it's important to know if you can provide that or not before you take them home.
You should also be given as much background information on your dog as possible, if not ask for it.
Remember, just because someone else did not want a certain dog, does not mean it won't be the perfect dog for you and your family.
Shelters in the montreal Quebec area
S.P.C.A
SPCA DE MONTRÉAL
Montréal
Tel : (514) 735-2711
Fax : (514) 735-7448
http://www.spcamontreal.com
The Canadian SPCA is a 127 year old non-profit organization devoted to the prevention of cruelty to animals. The SPCA investigates and prosecutes the mistreatment of animals and strives to educate the public about humane interaction with animals. The SPCA also operates shelter facilities for abandoned and lost pets and injured or distressed wildlife animals. The shelters feature adoption centres where animal lovers will find a wide selection of cats, dogs and other pets who are eager to have a new loving home. No governments subsidies are received by the SPCA and therefore donations are what the animals rely on. There are always new animals who need the SPCA's assistance and new projects to further their lot.
Animatch
Animatch The odoption option
# 364, 15-101 Don Quichotte
Ile Perrot, PQ
J7V 7X4
tel:
450.452.0321
fax: 450.452.0321
Please note;
This is a mailing address only!
The Animal Rescue Network
http://www.animalrescuenetwork.org/
Breeders
