Why Shih
Tzu Rescue/Adoption Is a Better Option than Buying a Puppy
Here are some statistics that you may like to consider: 3.5 million
of unwanted dogs are killed (however humanely) every year in the
US. These dogs come from people who think they love the dogs,
and then change their minds. Can you imagine 3.5 million dogs?
It is incredible – but this one hundred per cent true. The number
may be higher but never lower.
First of all, it is because you are making a dent however small
or microscopic in the statistics stated above. You will save the
life of at least one dog and the Shih Tzu that you will save will
know it. You will have an exceptional pet that you have saved
from sure death – and you will be surprised to notice that most
of the times, the dogs know about it. Shih Tzu rescue/adoption
is an excellent idea. In case you want to pursue it, you will
need to find out the closest Shih Tzu rescue/adoption centre or
even a mixed bag centre and visit them till you get the right
dog.
Paperwork
The Shih Tzu rescue/adoption is not easy – there are many formalities
to be completed and people are sometimes frustrated with this
fact; but unless such formalities are completed, the owner might
never understand what type of dog they are taking home. There
is a great deal of joy in having a Shih Tzu rescue/adoption dog
because of the following factors:
1. The dog will most often than not, be housetrained; the dog
will be shifted from the Shih Tzu rescue/adoption shelter as
soon as you are ready to have a very nice, well-trained and
well-adjusted dog. The shelters usually take many pains to ensure
that the dog is well behaved and highly adaptive to the new
surroundings.
2. You are saving a life and this gives a great feeling of
satisfaction. Everytime you look and interact with your rescued
Shih Tzu you will learn to appreciate life a little more, and
love your dog a little more.
3. You will have an adult Shih Tzu and need not bother about
puppy-hood, which is the worst possible phase in any dog-owner
relationship. The already matured adult will have no problems
such as teething, chewing on the furniture, etc
4. The Shih Tzu will have been already trained in all types
of treats and tricks so you will value it more. However, just
a look at that tiny face which is full self-pride and attitude
and you will know that all you want is to love that really sweet
dog.
