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From the lens 9 Reasons to Adopt a Dog (From a Shelter).


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  • sue826 Aug 22, 2011 @ 8:30 pm | delete
    I always adopt from local shelters-and I prefer the older ones. They always have worked out just fine. My last 2 were 8 and 11. The older girl passed away in 2 years but I think we gave her the best years of her life-she'd been neglected and was in bad shape - what a sweet girl. It's like they know you saved them and they show you their appreciation every day.
  • Lenskeeper Aug 14, 2011 @ 10:17 pm | delete
    I wholeheartedly believe in adopting a dog from an animal shelter rather than purchasing one. Some of the greatest dogs in the world come from animal shelters!
  • profilesincolor Jun 28, 2011 @ 3:46 pm | delete
    Nice lens! Good info, sweet images! ))))) (5 wags!) :-)
  • TransSiberia Jun 11, 2011 @ 7:44 am | delete
    Awesome lens...really made me re-think some things!
  • ChrisDay Jun 1, 2011 @ 3:24 pm | delete
    Great stuff!
  • StephenC May 27, 2011 @ 11:15 am | delete
    Terrific lens, great cause!
  • Feliry Apr 20, 2011 @ 9:29 pm | delete
    Great lens, and the dogs are so cute. By the way, I have a website about dog blankets.
  • BlueStarling Apr 4, 2011 @ 10:41 am | delete
    Great lens on a very important topic!
  • Helene-Malmsio Mar 1, 2011 @ 9:53 am | delete
    great lens - big thumbs up from me!
  • BustersMama Feb 9, 2011 @ 8:51 am | delete
    Great Lens I applaud anyone that promotes Shelter Adoptions!
  • tembrooke Dec 20, 2010 @ 7:52 pm | delete
    Blessed!
  • rwoman Nov 4, 2010 @ 5:26 pm | delete
    If you want a particular breed there are rescue organizations dedicated to many breeds so you can rescue and still suit your fancy!
  • spritequeen Oct 20, 2010 @ 7:08 pm | delete
    Great information & presentation! Thanks for sharing!! I have a 'pound puppy' and he's the BEST dog I've ever had!
  • Ladymermaid Oct 17, 2010 @ 1:18 pm | delete
    A very important article and oh so well displayed. This lens is blessed by a squid angel today. Have a wonderful day :)
  • ShirlW Oct 7, 2010 @ 8:01 am | delete
    Unfortunately both of my dogs came pet stores. They are older now and I learned since adopting them that future additions to our family will be through shelters.

    Well done lens and blessed by a Squid Angel today.
  • Magicality Sep 21, 2010 @ 6:32 am | delete
    We'll start to look for a shelter dog in about 4 months when we move to a house with garden .... It will be awesome!
  • awelldressedbullet Sep 20, 2010 @ 3:34 pm | delete
    Ten paws up Stephanie! Wonderful topic and spot on! Our doggies have always been rescues and wouldn't have it any other way. It does break my heart going into shelters though, I always want to bring them all home. I hope some day we won't need shelters or have unwanted furbabies! I have a few lenses I will lensroll this to! - Kathy
  • WealthBuilder2010 May 10, 2010 @ 10:45 pm | delete
    Great Lens. I love it. Spread the word about the importance of saving shelter dogs and cats. It is all our responsibility. We domesticated them, now we are responsible for their care.
  • FelicityLuckey May 3, 2010 @ 7:02 pm | delete
    This lens really warmed my heart! 5* and lensrolled to my http://www.squidoo.com/no-kill-animal-shelters I also included it as one of my featured lenses. btw I adopted both my cat and my dog from a shelter...best thing I ever did : )
  • WildFacesGallery Mar 15, 2010 @ 7:55 pm | delete
    What a great lens! All my dogs have been rescues and all have been excellent companions. Good for you for spreading the word. 5*
  • blue22d Aug 29, 2009 @ 5:05 pm | delete
    Nice lens. As a kid, we always go our dogs from the shelter. Your doing a great service adopting a pet and taking care of the many dogs unloved. Five stars and a favorite.
  • Wysiwigs Jun 4, 2009 @ 8:18 pm | delete
    Great lens and a wonderful to spread the word on the plight of dogs in shelters! Congratulations on your purple star ~ your lens is awesome :o)
  • kiwisoutback May 8, 2009 @ 9:44 am | delete
    Congratulations on your purple star! Shelter dogs are the only way to go.
  • CoolFoto May 7, 2009 @ 10:40 am | delete
    Congrats on your well deserved Purple Star, 5*, and lensroll to my Dog Pets http://www.squidoo.com/dogpets
  • boshemia May 3, 2009 @ 12:25 am | delete
    We don't have a shelter in our area, but two out of our three dogs were rescues. The Rottweiler was given to us as a gift. I can't imagine life without my little mutts (see ugly dogs need love too lens) Especially my baby Roo, she is my constant companion. Sometimes I wonder about the people who abandoned her, if they only knew what an amazing dog she would turn out to be... or my kids dog Oi, she is the sweetest dog I've ever met, perfectly content to just love and be loved. She can also jump 5' straight up. Our dogs bring so much joy and laughter to our lives... it would be so dull and boring without them! I now know why pet lovers are supposed to live longer!

    Great job, adopt a dog today and let them into your heart. It is so totally worth it!
  • BigGirlBlue May 2, 2009 @ 1:32 pm | delete
    Congratulations on the purple star. Dogs rock!
  • kristensup May 1, 2009 @ 3:22 pm | delete
    This is by far my favorite lens on Squidoo. You are my hero. :)
    I have two shelter dogs now, and I don't think I will ever be able to live life without a dog. And there's no way I'd get a dog anywhere other than a shelter. In fact, my ultimate life goal when I get out of college is to open a dog shelter/non-profit organization.

    But yeah, awesome/amazing/super/perfect/rad/great lens! :D
  • Susan52 May 1, 2009 @ 9:54 am | delete
    What a sweet lens, and an excellent topic! Congratulations on your new purple star!
  • Samanthie Apr 29, 2009 @ 4:46 pm | delete
    What a great lens Stephanie! I do have plans to adopt a dog from a shelter. I really hope I can do that this summer.
  • Apr 12, 2009 @ 11:49 am | delete
    A very nice and informative lens. 5*
    3 of my 4 pets are "secondhand" pets and they've all turned out alright.
  • hlkljgk Apr 12, 2009 @ 9:48 am | delete
    wonderful lens. happy birthday!
  • Laniann Apr 12, 2009 @ 6:47 am | delete
    A terrific lens! Dogs are wonderful companions and only ask for your love. Hopefully people will start to think before buying a puppy... then realizing it's too much work and dumping them.
  • oneskms Mar 28, 2009 @ 3:25 pm | in reply to Alethea000 | delete
    The reason to posting this as a reply to Alethea is just to say to them that we visit family at the veremar every year in Estepona.

    As for the topic, just to say what a worthwhile lens, we have a black labrador and the amount of love and fun he brings with him is immense - he is great with the kids and an all round lovely dog. As a child my father had dogs from the RAF, which for one reason or another didn't make the grade, I'm unsure of their plight if no one 'adopted' them but a very similar type of thing.
  • enslavedbyfaeries Mar 24, 2009 @ 9:18 pm | delete
    Absolutely wonderful lens. My heart is deeply saddened by the thought of the many animals that are put down in shelters each and every day. It is awesome when these animals are rescued and given the gift of a real home and family. Thanks for reminding us all to think about adopting from a shelter. :)
  • Alethea000 Mar 20, 2009 @ 4:39 am | delete
    What a fantastic lens! We live right on the beach in Estepona and we found our dog there! She had been abandoned and we took her in. No chip, not spayed and she probably hadn't had her injections so we got that all done, plus an opeartion on her eyes as as she is a sharpei cross. Spain is one of the worst places in Europe for abandoned animals and as more people return to the UK from living in Spain there are more and more abandoned dogs every day. How irresponsible people are! Well done again and I really hope you get lots of support from your lens and maybe convince some people to adopt rather than supply the demand for puppy farms.
  • bdkz Mar 19, 2009 @ 5:47 pm | delete
    Excellent job on this lens! Go Stephanie!

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