DO YOU WANT A PUREBRED DOG BUT
DON'T WANT TO PAY THE HIGH COSTS OF A BREEDER?
Then why not check into a purebred rescue group? These groups are typically
run by individuals who have deep knowledge of a specific breed. Rescue
shelters keep animals until they are adopted by permanent owners. These
animals may come from failed breeding operations or boarding kennels and
vets where they have been abandoned. They could have also been rescued as
strays or through a local animal shelter. The adoption fees for such
purebred rescue operations vary, depending on what costs have already been
spent on the animal. To locate a purebred rescue group, check with your
local newspaper, an animal shelter, or the Internet.
THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION
agree. "Pets can decrease
your blood pressure, Cholesterol levels, triglyceride levels, and feelings
of loneliness," the CDC says. "[And] pets can increase your opportunities
for exercise, outdoor activities, and socialization.
