Give Love, Get Love

Here at Puppydog Dreams, we love all dogs. That's why I want to discuss the beauty of adopting rescue dogs! Every year, the Humane Society of the United States estimates that about 6-8 million pets enter shelters, and about 3-4 million are euthanized. That is a lot of dogs and cats. There are several things you can do to help.

First of all, if you are considering getting a dog (or any pet) make sure you do plenty of research! Many dogs end up in shelters because the owners did not do research, and couldn't handle the energy levels or attention needs of the breed they chose.

Second, if you already have a dog, spay/neuter! Unwanted puppies often end up either on the street or in shelters.

Third, if you are considering getting a dog, go to a shelter before you go to a breeder. You never know what you will find at a shelter, and they often have purebred dogs too. Some cities even have rescue groups specifically for certain breeds.

And now, some true rescue stories to inspire you.

Meet Sharie. I'm guessing she is a poodle/terrier mix but to be honest, God only knows.Sharie is a little ray of neurotic sunshine. This dog never stops moving, and she crashes into walls a lot. She is also something of an attention hog. Despite all this, she brings a lot of joy and love to her owner, who wouldn't trade her for anything. She may not be the type of dog for you, but that's the beauty of it. The shelter where she came from has plenty of dogs with a huge variety of personalities and temperments.Now let's meet Clemencia! Clemencia is a mutt that belongs to my grandfather. He rescued her directly off of the streets, and she is one of the sweetest dogs I know. The mix of breeds present in Clemencia is so muddled that I'm not really sure what she is. I just know she's cute.She also brings a lot of happiness to my grandfather. He loves this dog very much, and she is a big source of comfort to him.I don't know how he did it, but he somehow trained her to "Shake Hands", no verbal command required. You just hold out your hand and she puts her paw in it (as demonstrated in the picture). Needless to say, that's CUTE!

Interested in a adopting a rescue pooch? In my area (El Paso, Tx)? Here's a list of local shelters and rescues.

The Humane Society of El Paso
4991 Fred Wilson
El Paso, TX 79906

Phone: (915) 532-6971
Fax: (915) 566-0723

Offices are open Tuesday - Saturday from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Sunday from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm.
Monday from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm


The Animal Rescue League of El Paso
(915)877-5002
7256 La Junta (Canutillo)
11:30 - 5:30 Tuesday - Sunday

Adoptable animals also available at the Westside Petsmart
Saturday 10 am - 4pm
Sunday 12 pm - 4pm


Pet Guardian Angel Welfare Association
Phone: (915) 598-0411
Fax: (915) 592-7160

13300 Round Dance (At Square Dance and Montana)
El Paso, TX 79938

10:00 am - 4:00 pm Tuesday - Friday
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Saturday
10:00 am - 4:00 pm Sunday


This website has a listing of all the breed-specific rescues in Texas: Adopt a Rescue Pet

Hope you're inspired to make a difference!