Puppies are cute and hard to resist. Which is why nearly 6 million dogs, most young and many purebred, die at Shelters, Pounds, and Humane Societies every year. It is very easy to get a puppy, but it not always easy to get the puppy that will become the dog you really want. Puppies take a lot of time, training is often trickier than it looks, and th best intentions often get lost along the way. Yet humans and dogs just seem to go together. Rescue is a way for people who are really committed to owning and caring for a dog to find the right dog for their life.

Some people think rescue means reject. But dogs end up in rescue (and shelters) for many many reasons, most of them having nothing at all to do with the dogs temperament or trainability. Divorce, relocation, allergies, new decor (yeah, seriously!), new jobs, and unrealistic expectations are all typical reasons a perfectly fine dog might suddenly find itself homeless.

So here are some things to consider when you are trying to make some decisions about your new companion.

Top 10 Reasons to Adopt a Rescue Dog

Short Rescue Success Stories

• Bob Abby Shep
• Princess

The list of recent successful rescues

Mailing Address:

National English Shepherd Rescue
10602 Brittney La S. E.
Olalla, WA 98359

This page is produced as a service to the English Shepherd breed and people interested and involved with the breed. Neither the creator of this page, the web server provider, nor any English Shepherd clubs or organizations make any guarantees about the suitability of these animals