Many people go into pug rescue or adoption without a clear head.
They think that they are doing a good thing by rescuing these
dogs from dirty living conditions, but without the proper mindset
beforehand, the dog could be in a worse place as far as its physical
condition and psyche. Listed below are ten mistakes made during
the process of pug rescue or adoption. These are meant to serve
as a guide so people will know how to act and how to prepare for
pug adoption in the future to help prevent regret and other costly
errors.
Top Ten Pug Adoption Mistakes
10. Dont worry if you do not find a pug right away one of
the top ten mistakes people make when rescuing a pug is that they
go into a shelter expecting to find the dog of their dreams sitting
somewhere. That is not always the case; the pug you wanted may
not be in the shelter. Do not fret though; a person that is determined
to get a pug from a shelter or pug rescue group should continue
checking in to see if any pugs were picked up. The potential owner
can also have the shelter or group contact him/her should a pug
arrive.
9. People do not plan ahead Every dog in the shelter will look
saddened and miserable to be there and if you had the chance,
you would take every dog home with you. That is one of the top
ten mistakes some people make during pug adoption. They take a
dog without realizing the costs of keeping it healthy and the
added responsibility for everyone in the home.
8. Bring the whole family The potential owner should bring
the whole family to visit the pug so it can get used to everyone
it will possibly be living with in the future.
7. Second thoughts Again, some people rush in the decision-making
process of going through pug adoption and do not realize the responsibility
of having this dog. Giving the dog back can only create added
trauma and distrust for the pug with a new family. Do not be afraid
to give the dog back though should you change your mind; you do
want the pug to go to a family that can is ready for it.
6. Get all the facts It is important to try and find out any
health history about the pug. That way, if it has any medical
problems or a special diet, the owner can make a better decision.
5. Sticking to one dog There are many different dogs in the
shelter; if the pug does not interest you, do not be afraid to
try looking at a different pet that may better suit your needs
and amount of time you can give to keeping it happy. Pugs require
added care, and if you can not give that to it, then allow someone
else to take it home; other wise you may be committing one of
the top ten mistakes people make during pug rescues.
4. Know the fees It would be one of the top ten mistakes -
and embarrassing too - if you do not know what the fees are for
adopting the dog before attempting to get the animal. Again, make
sure you have all the facts about not just the pug, but about
the rescue group or shelter.
3. Be friendly Having a happy attitude when visiting the animal
may make it more personable towards you. By living in a rescue
group, the pug will have been exposed to caring people that have
attempted to train it, so keeping a happy disposition will let
the pug warm up to you quick.
2. Ask questions For whatever reason, not all people ask the
right questions when given the opportunity. There are no bad questions
to ask when the owner wants to find out everything possible about
the adoption process. It will help one make a more informed decision
and the volunteers at the pug rescue group should be happy to
assist the buyer.
1. Use resources The internet and the library are two incredible
sources for finding out information about animal shelter, pet
rescue groups, and the adoption process in general. If you are
interested in pug adoption, be sure to become as knowledgeable
as possible by using these resources. By avoiding these top ten
mistakes, you will be sure to know what
to expect from a pug rescue dog.
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