Adopting a pet from a shelter has numerous rewards for both the new owner and the animal. However, knowing how to integrate a rescue pet into a new home is crucial for ensuring a smooth and successful transition. With patience and understanding, the newly adopted pet will quickly become a priceless addition to the family.

So you think you are ready to add a dog to your family. You want to do the “right” thing and adopt a homeless pup and save a life, but you cannot help admiring the stunning purebred Bernese Mountain Dog at the park or the adorable Bichon Frise in your apartment building.  Did you know that you can save a life and adopt the dog of your dreams from a purebred rescue group?

Temma Martin is passionate about solving the problem of pet overpopulation.  She has worked her entire adult life to help the public understand the devastating plight of homeless and abused pets. She has been their official spokesperson in her duties for Salt Lake City Animal Services and now for the Utah Adoption Center.  Here are excerpts from our recent interview:

Before you go and jump on the phone calling about how to pick up your very own Pug Rescue dog to train, you need to sit back and think a few things over. Yes, this is an incredible way to give back to others but is this something that you can really handle? There is a lot of work involved with raising any dog, but especially with raising a Pug rescue dog. There are a lot of rules to follow and you must make sure that you are up for the challenge.

The world is full of people and organizations that are so dedicated to the Pug that they have designed facilities known as Pug rescues. Pug rescues are no kill rescue facilities that only rescue Pugs, usually Pugs that have papers. Pug rescues take the Pugs out of environments that are either abusive or dangerous to the Pugs' physical or mental health.

If you would really love to own a Golden Retriever but are hesitant about taking on a puppy, then adopting an older Golden may be the answer. These lovely dogs when they are mature settle in very easily to a new home and they do not need nearly as much attention as a puppy as they like to have some time to themselves. Regardless of their age you will find that your new friend very quickly becomes a welcome member of the family.