What’s the best way to help an invisible dog to be seen? ADOPT from a local shelter or rescue group!

It’s clear that we, as dog people, need to step up. When it’s time to add a canine to the family, we need to visit shelters and rescue groups and adopt, not buy. And we need to encourage our friends and family to do the same. It’s the responsible, feel-good choice.

Whatever you’re looking for in a pooch, you can find it at a rescue group or shelter. You’ll find dogs with tails and dogs without. Some with goofy expressions and some no-nonsense … short-haired, long-haired, no-haired, bearded, mohawked … chunky, skinny, muscled, svelte. You get the idea — no matter your style, there’s a dog who’s a perfect match for you.

With so many amazing mixed-breed and purebred dogs in shelters, there are thousands of reasons to adopt.