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Most people assume it is difficult to find small dogs for adoption. The truth of the matter is that shelters and rescue groups are full to capacity, and a very large percentage of those dogs are smaller breeds. Statistics show that over 4 million adoptable dogs are euthanized each year in public animal shelters. Another amazing fact is that 25-30% of these dogs for adoption are purebred, including millions of small breeds.

There are many benefits to adopting a dog from a shelter or a rescue group. First and foremost you are saving the life of a dog that might not otherwise have a chance at a forever home with a loving family. Another good reason is these dogs have typically been given at least the beginnings of their necessary veterinary care. Most shelters and rescue groups also have spay or neuter policies that requires the dog be “fixed” before adoption or as soon as they are old enough. This helps reduce the number of homeless and neglected dogs that will eventually end up in shelters, fatally injured in the streets or dead from disease.

Choosing a small dog to adopt is an excellent choice for apartment dwellers, people with disabilities and companions for the elderly. There are also small breeds and small mixed breeds that are perfect for families with children and other pets. Wondering which small dogs for adoption you should choose? There are many shelters and small breed rescue organizations, which in an effort to reduce the return of incompatible pets, will offer adoption counseling that will assist in matching the perfect pet with the perfect family.

There are numerous ways to locate shelters and breed rescue groups in your area. A quick search of your local phone books municipal pages will lead you to public shelters in you area. You can also contact the veterinarians in your surrounding area they generally are familiar with pet rescue associations and private shelters as well. This would also give you a chance to get to know the vets in your area to prepare you for providing the necessary veterinary care for your new dog. There are also websites devoted to finding shelters, breed rescue groups and animal foster groups. When choosing to adopt your next pet from one of these organizations, remember, you are not only helping your new family member find its forever home, you are making a contribution to the reduction of all homeless and neglected dogs!