Rescued dogs (and cats) are the best!  I rescued my cats 12 years ago and they are the most loving companions a girl could ask for.  My husband has fallen in love with them too since joining our little family a few years ago.  All the rescued dogs I know have the greatest personality and seem to know somehow that they were "rescued" -- making them love you and their little doggie lives a bit more!  I can't say enough about how amazing it is to rescue a furry friend.  : )

Rescuing dogs is sooo incredibly important, because too many lives are wasted, when purchasing or breeding! I always encourage people to adopt, and help a shelter dog in need. The humane societies are overcrowded, and the number of euthanasia is devastating. Every time we buy, we are literally adding to the overpopulation... I have been volunteering for two dog rescue organizations over the past six years, and recently turned my passion for dogs into a blog as well! :) Love the Rescue Chocolate idea, thanks for sharing! 

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I have four dogs. Elvis he is going to turn 11 on January 8th. I got him from Valdez Animal Shelter. He is my buddy and I have so much fun with him. Toby is another rescue dog we have, he is 9 years old and still full of life and always looking for the adventure and little escape to visit the hood. Then there is my personal assistant - Meggie the pug. She follows me everywhere and she always is by my side, no leash required with her. My youngest child is Cruiser he is  2 year old Boston Terrier - he should be in the duracell commercial - he got the ears and he is loaded with never ending energy. Life with pets is so much better!

It's important to do a lot of things for dogs.  Bring one into your home to save one, sponsor spay/neuter programs to end the continuous overpopulation of dogs in the world, and end all breeding businesses.  Adopting a dog is the most amazing thing you can do for both the dog and yourself.  Our dog is from Northshore on Long Island.

I believe that we are connected to all animals and that each time we rescue one from cruetly or neglect we rescue a bit of our own souls.

I believe that since we, as humans, domesticated dogs, we have a responsibility to them.  They depend on us for their needs, and yet, humans are the ones who get more in return.

I totally agree! I am always looking for animals that need homes! @ 1 point i had 6 roosters ,2 chicken, 6 dosg, and 5 cats! :) and a iguana ,rabbit,hamster, and a beta fish! lol my heart goes to all of you who help save these incredible lives! Muah to you I say!!

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