Dog adoption is a big step for any family in New Braunfels or San Antonio. Adopting through a rescue facility compared to a shelter has its differences. Here are a few things you should know about the facilities and the process.

1. Dog Adoption from a
Rescue or Shelter:
What is the Difference?
For more information about dog adoption in San Antonio, call
(830) 904-4863 or visit our website at www.larascaninesolutions.com
Thousands of animal lovers in New Braunfels and the San Antonio area make
the decision to adopt their pets instead of buying them from unsavory puppy
mills. Adopting means that you can give an animal a chance at a better life
after they have been removed from a bad situation. The question is, should you
adopt from a shelter or from a rescue? In some areas, these terms may be
interchangeable, but in fact they are not necessarily the same thing. Here is a
quick guide to dog adoption from rescues and shelters.

2. Dog Adoption from a
Rescue or Shelter:
What is the Difference?
For more information about dog adoption in San Antonio, call
(830) 904-4863 or visit our website at www.larascaninesolutions.com
Shelter
In general terms, an animal shelter is where animals are brought when they are
found after they have been abandoned or where pet owners take them when they
can no longer properly care for them. Shelters are often very crowded and take in
almost any type of small animal. Unfortunately, in some cases they get so full
that they end up having to euthanize some animals to make space for others.
There are some shelters that have no-kill policies, but not all of them. It sadly
means that animals who are in a shelter for a long time may not live much
longer.

3. Dog Adoption from a
Rescue or Shelter:
What is the Difference?
For more information about dog adoption in San Antonio, call
(830) 904-4863 or visit our website at www.larascaninesolutions.com
Shelters will treat the animals for any health conditions. The dog adoption
process is generally faster, as they have fewer requirements than a dog rescue.
Many shelters have a place for prospective pet owners to play and spend time
with the animal before they decide whether or not to adopt.

4. Dog Adoption from a
Rescue or Shelter:
What is the Difference?
For more information about dog adoption in San Antonio, call
(830) 904-4863 or visit our website at www.larascaninesolutions.com
One issue with shelters is that many are overcrowded, and it is a stressful
environment. You may get the feeling that the staff is more concerned with
getting an animal out the door rather than finding them a great match. The staff
may also not have a history of the dog or have a proper idea of what the dog is
like. Animals, especially dogs, tend to turnaround quickly in shelters without the
time for a proper assessment.

5. Dog Adoption from a
Rescue or Shelter:
What is the Difference?
For more information about dog adoption in San Antonio, call
(830) 904-4863 or visit our website at www.larascaninesolutions.com
Dog Adoption with a Dog Rescue
In most cases, a New Braunfels dog rescue is a private organization that cares for
dogs that have been rescued from bad situations, such as abuse and
homelessness. Most often the rescue has a network of foster dog parents who can
care for the dogs until they are adopted. These foster parents can help with
behavioral rehabilitations and help to nurse animals back to health after medical
treatments. They mainly function on donations from the public.

6. Dog Adoption from a
Rescue or Shelter:
What is the Difference?
For more information about dog adoption in San Antonio, call
(830) 904-4863 or visit our website at www.larascaninesolutions.com
Dogs who are rescued will be in a home environment, which can better prepare
them for an eventual dog adoption. The foster parents also get to know the dogs
very well, and can provide advice for caring and even for what type of home the
dog should be placed in. Dog adoption through a dog rescue is a bit more
involved than through a shelter. They are focused on finding a good fit for the
dogs and for potential adopters, so they will ask for a lot of information.

7. Dog Adoption from a
Rescue or Shelter:
What is the Difference?
For more information about dog adoption in San Antonio, call
(830) 904-4863 or visit our website at www.larascaninesolutions.com
However, this can also means longer waiting times until bringing a new pet
home, and many people do not like to wait. There are fees as well that may be
higher than a shelter, which is often run by a municipality or other government
entity. Some rescues will even have mandatory home visits in the months after
adoption to make sure that the situation is good for the dog and the new family.
Dog rescues and animal shelters are different and have different needs and
priorities. Make the right choice for your dog adoption.