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The first known organized effort to prevent/save animals from cruelty was formed in Britain in 1824. It was recognized and renamed, with the permission of Queen Victoria, as the Royal Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. In 1866 Henry Bergh founded the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in New York City, U.S.A. In 1877 the American Humane Society was formed and other rescue groups followed (www.animalshelter.org).
Dog rescue groups/organizations look for dogs in animal shelters who are about to be euthanized. They also accept dogs from relatives when an owner has passed away, humane organizations and animal control agencies, dogs who are being relinquished by their owners for various reasons, and strays ( HYPERLINK “http://www.animalshelter.org” http://www.animalshelter.org). They attempt to save and care for the dogs until a proper home can be provided for them.
These groups/organizations are primarily run and funded via volunteers and donations. Without volunteers and donations the groups/organizations would not be able to continue their efforts. Some rescue groups have animal shelter facilities and/or foster homes provided by volunteers to house and train the dogs until they are placed in a proper home. Some rescue groups, breed rescue groups, are dedicated to a particular breed while others may take all breeds ( HYPERLINK “http://www.adoptapet.com” http://www.adoptapet.com).
Breed Rescue Groups usually care for abandoned/homeless purebred dogs, usually only one type. The dogs are assessed upon arrival and usually receive some type of remedial training before they are adopted. A potential may be asked to fill out a series of forms, attend an interview, are permit a home visit before the rescue group will offer a dog for adoption ( HYPERLINK “http://www.petwebsite.com” http://www.petwebsite.com). Most rescue groups will allow an owner to return a dog if the arrangement does not work out ( HYPERLINK “http://www.adoptapet.com” http://www.adoptapet.com).
