ANIMAL ADOPTION

Hi everyone! I would like to introduce you to Ruffhouse's very first foster dog. Her name is Katy and she comes to us as a stray from Mexico. Katy is a very social girl, loves to play and cuddle. She is still working on her potty training though!! Katy is available for adoption through Pawsitive Match!

On that note, I would like to take this opportunity to touch on, what is for me a very passionate topic. The longer I am a part of the animal rescue world, the more this breaks my heart.  The decision to add a pet to your household is as important a decision as the addition of a new baby. It absolutely needs to be a lifelong decision. You really do need to weigh all the pros and cons and take the time to research different breeds. Think about all the worst case scenarios and decide if you will be able to keep your new furry family member through any situation! Too many animals get returned to shelters and rescues for inexcusable reasons. “We have a new baby”, “I am moving in with my girlfriend and she doesn’t like my dog”, “My cat keeps having kittens that I have to try and get rid of”. You really need to put yourself in every situation and ask yourself if you are willing to make the sacrifices for your animals!!  Remember, puppies grow up to be dogs and kittens grow up to be cats. When the cute, cuddly and silly phase passes, the animal is still your family and does still love you as he or she did as a baby. Are you willing to endure all of the destruction your new puppy may cause? Why should they be passed on to a shelter to live months in a cage just because they grew up?? If any of these things give you doubt or second thoughts, why not volunteer or foster for the many organizations that are desparate for your help in instead!!