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There are some other things to If you’re considering adoption, do
consider as well, like general potty some research on nearby shelters.
training and teething for puppies, as You can contact any local shelter and
well as the fact that most shelter dogs talk to them about what you might be
are mixed breeds, so it's sometimes looking for. You can also help out at any
difficult to tell how big your puppy shelter by donating and volunteering, as
will eventually get. A good way to shelters are full of animals that could use
estimate the adult size is to look at all the help they can get. Who knows,
your puppy's paws – bigger paws you might just find your new canine
mean a bigger dog. best friend while you’re at it.
However, something that's Pets are long-term investments and
guaranteed with a rescue dog is that it getting one should always be thought
will make the sweetest, most loving, and through and discussed, but it’s definitely Our rescue pup was
most entertaining canine companion worth it. Rescue dogs show an incredible
you could ask for. No one should be amount of compassion and love and much anticipated; we
discouraged from considering adoption bring so much joy. They really make the were so excited to
but be prepared for any surprises that most wonderful companions. finally bring her home.
may come your way. Don't be deceived by
Most pet stores should be able to DOG SHELTERS NEARBY
help you with general items such as • Pretoria Dog Rescue: her sweet face: she's
food, toys, harnesses, collars, and beds. Piet Retief Road 083 767 6345 a ball of mischief one
Puppies and senior dogs require special • Border Collie Rescue: moment and a cuddle
food as their bodies are different from 082 887 9668
adult dogs. Puppies require more • Husky Heaven Rescue: monster the next.
protein and fat in their food, while senior 076 643 1482
dogs require less. If you’re not sure, you • SPCA Centurion: Once she settled into
can always consult with the shelter or a Kruger Avenue 012 664 5644 her new home, all Koko
vet as to what food would be best suited
for your dog. PET STORES NEARBY wanted to do was
Sterilisation and immunisations • Animal Worx: Southdowns snuggle in with us after
are included at shelters, these are so Shopping Centre 012 665 5907 a long day of digging
important and are done to ensure the • Absolute Pets Irene: Irene Village
health and safety of the animal as well Mall 012 662 0680 up our garden.
as everyone the animal comes into • Yuppiepet: 17 East Avenue, Irene
contact with. Dexter@yuppiepet.co.za

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