It’s a wonderful act of kindness and giving when you adopt a rescue. It brings a new member to the family and a second chance to that dog, cat, or bird to enjoy a life outside of a shelter.
However, if you’ve never fostered or adopted a rescue animal, the Reader’s Digest offers an excellent article of 13 Things Shelter Dogs Wish You Knew by Lisa Marie Conklin. Although the article is directed towards dogs, the points made can apply to any adoption. It helps to guide the new adopters on how to help their rescue into their new family.
Read the article here: