Another option for the person who picks up a stray is to take it to the municipal shelter.
Yes, usually a "kill" shelter.
What's good about dropping off a stray at a shelter?
Those shelters have people from breed-specific rescues who are notified when a dog is dropped off. Usually they are breed nerds who know other breed nerds (btw, the word nerd is complimentary). Their operatives frequent the shelters daily searching and notifying other enthusiasts about recent shelter acquisitions that appear pure bred.
These folks know their stuff. They know sizes, shapes, and other conformation qualities out the wahzoo. They generally are not interested in dogs that are "part shepherd" or "corgi mix."
these rescuers are focused on cleaning up after the puppy mill & the backyard, half-ass, money grabbing breeder who will sell a pup to anyone answering a classified ad; to anyone online or anyone who will buy a pup from the supermarket parking lot.
They generally are folks who are very much in love with a specific breed and do not have a facility, but a network.
My mom's friend in San Diego is having big problem in the shelter she's volunteering. There are many houses left for disclosure, and their dogs and pets too. They rescued many, but now the shelter was populating and lacking of food. Still many from that place were advertising new puppies. Irresponsible breeders are really sick.
Posted by: petsafe | May 06, 2009 at 01:16 AM