riginally posted by aly



Why is everyone assuming that all adult shelter dogs must have issues. Its not like every shelter dog is vicious or will turn on you out of the blue. MANY, MANY, MANY of them are perfectly wonderful, loyal companions who have been thrown in there by their so-called "families" for stupid reasons like moving. Just as people who go to breeders should go to a responsible one, people who go to shelters should go to a responsible shelter who will tell you as much as they know about the dog's background info, etc.

And also, just because a puppy comes from a breeder does not mean it is guaranteed to be what you expected.
Aly, Thank you for emphasizing that shelter dogs for adoption
are not neurotic misfits and have not been abused. Neglected
& ignored surely, but entirely loveable & trainable.

All shelter dogs need is what any other dog needs to be a good
human companion, food, love & training and a chance.