Top 7 Reasons Why Rescue Dogs Are Infinitely More Interesting

11/16/2011

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Top 7 Reasons Why Rescue Dogs Are Infinitely More Interesting

We love dogs of all walks of life and whether they’re a purebred, mix-breed, half-breed or even a half-blood, dogs have distinctively wonderful personalities that never cease to amuse and amaze. However, if you’ve ever rescued an orphaned dog from a shelter or animal rescue organization, you understand that that dog brings a certain richness of experience that other “puppies of privilege” are sometimes unable to bring to the table.

As a proud mom of three rescue dogs with questionable upbringing  (two purebreds and one mixed breed- Lulu -- at right) I am granted the joy of continually theorizing about what breed they might be, how much better I am as a parent and/or why they possess this or that mysterious behavioral quirk. 

To enumerate further on why rescue dogs make wonderful pets, heretofore is the officially unofficial list of Why Rescue Dogs Are Infinitely More Interesting:

1) They possess richness of experience: They’ve “seen some stuff,” therefore have more street cred and are often wiser for it.

[Story: Rescued dog saves family only six hours after being adopted!]

2) They can provoke an unending ‘guess my breed’ game: If you have a mixed breed, nearly every dog-loving human being that you encounter will have a theory about what breed your dog really is. It makes for great conversation unless you are in a hurry and don't feel like making small talk.

3) Possible siblings appear to be everywhere: Any dog that even remotely resembles your dog is quite possibly a sibling…right? 

4) Rescue dogs are somewhat mysterious about their age: Their actual age often remains a complete mystery, especially dappled or black and white dogs who can strategically hide the grey hairs.

5) They are totally OK with you electing to pick a different birth date for them: Really – they are completely OK if you change their birthday date – just don’t forget that date or a cake once you select it.

6) Perpetual gratitude: Your rescue doggie understands and appreciates that living with you is like staying at the Ritz Carlton compared to shelter life. They are happy to have a simple, soft place to lay their head as long as you are near.

[We love our old souls: Find out Why Senior Pets Rule >]

7) They evoke joy and pride: Rescuing a dog and helping save a life fills the heart with pride in knowing you've given a creature a new chance at life, not to mention the unconditional love they give us in return.

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Comments

[Amy Shojai, CABC]

I love this list! Great post, I will share.

[Maggie]

Such a great post. They all ring so true, but I'm hugely fond of #3! It's so fun to bump into other rescue owners with similar-looking pups and hash out adoption stories to see if there could be any relationship! So fun!

[Kristen]

The guess the breed game really is neverending, especially with our most recent rescue. There's definitely some beagle (you should hear her howl!), but no idea what else.

[Therese]

Perpetual Gratitude!

I get that from my dogs every day. And in turn, they make me grateful too. I am so thankful that I was born a pet person.

[Petside.com]

This is SO true. We love #1! We always talk about our 2 kitties' "street cred." Thanks for being an amazing part of Pet 'Net!

[Jaime]

Great outlook and I love how you'ev simplified it in 7 easy to understand steps!!

Love the pic at the top, too!

Hope you can come and stop by my post today!

Jaime Smith
Admin
thoughtsfurpaws.com

[Heidi]

Like Lulu, our dogs also come from Tijuana! They were just weeks old when they were thankfully found in a bag in a trash area. They also look a little like relatives of Lulu! We found them via Petfinder. And they (breast swelling proudly!) were somewhat scared :-) baby participants at last year's Puppy Bowl! Even if they'd not be stars (haha!) we'd love them forever; it seems that we love them more every day, although this always seems to be impossible :-) Nothing can take the place of a pet.

[Dj]

It is so nice to save a life !!!! this is why I love you all so much

[Dj]

It is so nice to save a life !!!! this is why I love you all so much!!!

[Stem Cell Therapy for Dogs]

I also love dogs and I loved to adopt one. I love your post.

[Martine]

donate 25 bowls of pet food to local shelters " today and Iams will do exactly that!

[Vinnie]

what breed they might be, how much better I am as a parent and/or why they possess this or that mysterious behavioral quirk.

[Florance]

To help contribute to Pet 'Net, simply tweet " #IheartShelterpets and @Iams will donate 25 bowls of pet food to local shelters " today and Iams will do exactly that!

[Flavia]

how much better I am as a parent and/or why they possess this or that mysterious behavioral quirk.

[Sudie]

To enumerate further on why rescue dogs make wonderful pets, heretofore is the officially unofficial list of Why Rescue Dogs Are Infinitely More Interesting:

[Bush Buddy Ultra]

The most important thing is that they've saved lives! This connection with life is more than beautiful

[About Dogs Online]

They do because i'm hoping people just want to be caring.

[Collin]

Such a great post. They all ring so true, but I'm hugely fond of #3! It's so fun to bump into other rescue owners with similar-looking pups and hash out adoption stories to see if there could be any relationship! So fun!

[Jenny]

I agree with the comments above. Rescuing a dog and saving a life fills the heart with pride in knowing you've given a creature a new chance at life, not to mention the unconditional love they give us in return.