When I say the words “rescue dog” what pops into your head?

Do you envision street dogs in the Caribbean scrounging for food? Is it a more general image of a timid dog cowering in a corner or do you just see a dog in a kennel at a humane society or shelter?

Well, I’ve come to learn that rescue dog is a LOADED term. So many of us, even those of us that are familiar with owning rescue dogs, have preconceived notions about rescue dogs, where they come from and the issues that arise from this.

It really grinds my gears that we’ve all been trained to think of rescue dogs as less than their counterparts which are purebred dogs, puppy mill dogs or backyard bred dogs.

That’s why I’m taking the opportunity to get the opinion of the rescue on rescue dogs; who they are, where they come from and what situations they’ve been in. Let’s get a more appropriate perspective on rescue dogs in 2022.

Many thanks to Liz Sauer, Co-Lead of Intake and Founding Member of New Collar Collective, for joining me in this podcast episode. Have a listen as we discuss myths and misconceptions about rescue dogs, dog overpopulation, finding a reputable breeder and insights into the current dog adoption process, including what Liz’s best advice is for adopters currently struggling to adopt.

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