Rescuing a dog can be a wonderful way to provide a second chance for a pet in need and add a new member to your family. Here are some reasons why rescuing a dog is a great option:
Overcrowded Shelters
There are often many dogs in shelters who are in need of homes. By rescuing a dog, you can help free up space in the shelter and make room for other animals in need.
Healthier Pets
Many shelter dogs receive regular veterinary care and are already spayed or neutered, making them healthier and often easier to care for than puppies or adult dogs purchased from pet stores or breeders.
Save a Life
Rescuing a dog can literally save a life. Many dogs in shelters are at risk of being put down if they do not find a home. By rescuing a dog, you can give them a second chance and provide them with a loving and permanent home.
Cost Effective
Rescuing a dog is often less expensive than purchasing a dog from a breeder or pet store. Adoption fees for dogs from shelters are typically lower, and often include vaccinations, spaying or neutering, and microchipping.
Here are some of the best dog rescue organizations and groups in Cork, Ireland with their contact information:
- Cork Dog Action Welfare Group: Address: Kinsale Road, Cork, Ireland. Phone: +353 21 435 5535 (This group is where we got our rescue Buddy)
- Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) Cork Centre: Address: Brookfield, Mallow, Co. Cork, Ireland. Phone: +353 22 50207
- Cork Animal Care Society: Address: Cork, Ireland. Phone: +353 21 482 6200
- Second Chance Animal Rescue Cork: Address: Cork, Ireland. Phone: +353 87 992 0079
- North Cork Animal Welfare Group: Address: Cork, Ireland. Phone: +353 87 651 5056
By researching and choosing a reputable rescue organization or group, you can ensure that you are giving a dog in need a loving and permanent home.
If you are successful in adopting a lovable pet, make sure not to leave them by themselves for awhile and only go to trusted dog boarding, dog kennel and doggy daycare for your pet.
