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Dog Adoption

Paloma is a one-year-old mixed breed dog who was rescued along with her siblings after being unwanted by their original owners. Many dogs like Paloma are in need of homes, as they often end up in shelters due to various reasons, including abandonment and health issues of their owners. Adopting a shelter dog can be a rewarding experience, as they are often loving companions and adoption is typically more affordable than buying a puppy.

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Dog Adoption

Paloma is a one-year-old mixed breed dog who was rescued along with her siblings after being unwanted by their original owners. Many dogs like Paloma are in need of homes, as they often end up in shelters due to various reasons, including abandonment and health issues of their owners. Adopting a shelter dog can be a rewarding experience, as they are often loving companions and adoption is typically more affordable than buying a puppy.

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Dog Adoption

Paloma is a runner. She loves to run. She doesn't run anywhere in particular, mind
you, she just enjoys the experience. Sometimes she gets to run in wide open spaces,
like at the park, sometimes she runs alongside her mom's bike, and sometimes she
just runs back and forth through the house. To her, it doesn't much matter, just as
long as she gets to run. The way her life started out, however, it was possible
that she might never have gotten the chance.

Paloma is a one-year-old half English setter/half English pointer mix. Her name,
which is Spanish for "dove," was bestowed upon her because as a very young puppy,
she was entirely white. The result of an accidental breeding between two show dogs,
Paloma and her six sisters were unexpected and unwanted by the owners of both
parent dogs. Fortunately, all seven dogs made their way to a pointer rescue
shelter, and have since all found happy homes.

Paloma's story is not a unique. Thousands of dogs across the country are in need of
rescuing and go unadopted. Often these animals spend the rest of their lives in
shelters, colloquially known as "the pound." Those that are not cannot be adopted
are euthanized. The reasons these dogs wind up in shelters vary. Some of them were
bought as Christmas presents for a child, but soon the parents had second thoughts
as it became clear that the puppy might be more trouble than they anticipated.
Others ran away and were picked up by animal control or the local human society,
but went unclaimed by their owners. Still others had to be given up due to their
owner's allergies or other health problems. Yet most of these dogs still have
plenty of years of companionship and affection left in them, and would love nothing
more than to be taken in by someone who will love and care for them.

Some people may be hesitant to adopt a shelter dog, for fear of health or behavior
problems. While some dogs may have behavior problems as a result of being abused or
neglected by their previous owners, not all shelter dogs are like this, and those
that are can usually be re-trained by someone who happens to be particularly
patient. Dog lovers are encouraged to ask questions about a dog's background before
adopting, in order to avoid potential problems and frustrations. Nearly all
shelters will not allow a dog to be adopted until any health problems have been
successfully treated. Any information on treatment of chronic conditions or other
special needs will be passed on to the new owner.

If you or someone you know is in search of a new best friend, consider a trip to
the local shelter instead of the pet store. Adoption is often cheaper than buying a
puppy, and the dogs are just as friendly and loving, if not more so. Plus, most are
already housebroken! To get started on the search a new best friend, call your
local humane society or search online at PetFinder.com.

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