There’s a special bond between a little girl and her rescue puppy, who was saved from the pound thanks to Needy Paws Dog Rescue.
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Three-year-old Audrey Ross thinks Angie, a one-year-old poodle cross, is just adorable.
Audrey’s mum Nikki said they made the decision that their next dog would be a rescue dog.
“The thought of perfectly healthy, loving and amazing dogs being put down just for being in the wrong place at the wrong time is heartbreaking,” Ms Ross said.
“Knowing we could save one was an easy decision.”
The adoption cost was reportedly very reasonable, with every dog leaving Needy Paws being microchipped, vaccinated and de-sexed.
“Sometimes the adoption fee doesn't come close to what they have spent on your dog,” Ms Ross said.
Angie had a meet and greet with the whole family before she was adopted to make sure she would fit in.
“A pet is a family member for life,” Ms Ross said.
“I recommend everyone to adopt, not shop.
“We need to stop the demand from backyard breeders and puppymills, and help the hundreds of thousands of animals already here because of human error and greed.
“No matter the dog’s history, it still has the biggest capacity for love and forgiveness.”
The number of abandoned pets being rehomed had increased thanks to the efforts of rescue organisations such as Needy Paws and Australian Working Dog Rescue.
“The perfect dog is out their waiting for you,” Ms Ross said.
For people who wanted to avoid the ‘puppy’ stage, there were plenty of older dogs who needed just as much love and care she said. “Adopt an older dog, or give a senior dog a comfy bed and full belly to happily live out the remainder of their golden years.
In addition to the cost of food there were yearly vet checkups, vaccinations and the occasional emergency that needed to be allowed for.
An alternative to adopting a pet was to take in a foster dog for short or long periods.
“It gives you a taste and benefits of dog ownership, whilst also giving a furry friend a great head start in life before finding its forever home.”