Breed Rescue to The Rescue

Breed rescue plays an important role in solving the problem of global dog overpopulation— an estimated 200 million dogs are homeless. How does rescue work? When a purebred dog arrives at a shelter, a rescue coordinator or volunteer photographs the dog and notifies the appropriate rescue organization. Donated funds pay for the dog’s transport, foster stay, and any medical needs. Thanks to technology and the internet, breed rescue can be operated across great distances, providing second chances for many more dogs than previously. Breed- specific rescue allows people to find any type of dog they have their hearts set on, and the foster-home model gives the dog a better chance of being matched with the right home. The foster person (or family) knows both the traits of the breed and the individual dogs.