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November 18th, 2008 by KittyKitty

According to the Humane Society of the United States, between six and eight MILLION dogs and cats are turned over to animal shelters every year. Of those millions, half of them will be euthanized. And, 25% of the abandoned animals are purebreds of all breeds, including the increasingly popular breed, the Havanese. Havanese information on the Internet has made the breed more in demand than ever.

Havanese breeders in the United States charge about $1000 per pup, because of the rarity of the breed. But why pay all of that money when there are perfectly loving, healthy and trained Havanese in Havanese rescues all over the country? Havanese rescue volunteers do not get any fame or glory from their hobby to lessen suffering in the world. They do their best to match abandoned Havanese to forever homes. You can also help lessen some of the suffering in the world by choosing to adopt your next dog rather than buy a puppy.
Rescue dogs are often a far better deal for you in terms of time, money and frustration. Bringing a new puppy home is exactly like bringing a new baby home. They need to be fed several times a day, learn to be housetrained and have no manners whatsoever. You have to teach the puppy how to be a dog. No matter how cute the puppy is, this can wear on your nerves if you have to balance a career, family and raising a puppy. And, if you are a senior citizen or not in the prime of health, you will not have the energy to keep up with a rambunctious puppy.

But most rescue dogs, including those in Havanese rescues, are fully trained, healthy, already spayed or neutered (saving you that expense) and usually know where to potty. They’ve been raised around people – often families – and know how to behave. Rescue dogs are usually abandoned through no fault of their own. Reasons for abandonment include the dog clashing with a new carpet, the family moving or the dog not being fashionable enough to be seen with.
Saving a dog by adopting from a Havanese rescues shelter is a wonderful way to get a new pet. You can contact Havanese Rescue, Inc. in Phoenix to get more information or to find leads to other shelters. Unless you plan to breed or show your new Havanese, a shelter dog is a good choice for both owner and pet.

If you love the Havanese breed send a donation to the rescue shelter or to any animal shelter in your area. We all, as animal lovers, need to do our part. Volunteering your time is another way to get involved and help abandoned animals get the new homes they want and deserve. There are no-kill rescue shelters all over the country that rely on donations and volunteers to do all the hard but much necessary work. Caring for animals always gives you a warm feeling and a better outlook on life.

While specializing in small dog care, including Havanese rescues, this author loves all dogs regardless of size. Don’t trust the AKC for accurate Havanese information – get it straight from Havanese rescue volunteers.