Dog Adoption

There are many reasons to adopt a rescue dog rather than going to a breeder. You are helping to save the lives of animals who might have been through horrible experiences, and need nothing more than a loving home. Adopting a rescue dog from our Charleston, SC-area animal sanctuary also helps to avoid dealing with over-zealous breeders and gives a second chance at life for doggies that would otherwise be forgotten and put down.

–When you adopt a dog, you are saving an innocent animal’s life. The kindness and compassion shown are amazing, but you need to keep a few things in mind when adopting a dog:

1. Assume the dog is not house trained. Many animals come from horrible conditions, bad owners, or even have lived outdoors. They need your patience and love to help train them to become amazing pets.

2. Meeting new people & going new places might be hard. Your new fur buddy might be completely comfortable around you after a short time, but they could be very protective if they meet other people or dogs, and might not like riding in cars. Make sure to show patience with them, and sometimes a good harness and leash are needed to take them out.

3. Make sure to play with them, give them lots of exercise, and show them plenty of attention. These poor pups have likely gone through abuse or mistreatment, and keeping their mind at ease with plenty of play and exercise, along with lots of love and attention, is going to be very helpful to them long-term.