I have been contemplating getting another dog to replace the Husky/ German Shep mix that we had pass away 6 months ago. We (my Wife and I) have learned that we need a short hair dog (allergies) that has a great temperament (good with kids i.e. niece and nephew), that is still aggressive looking enough to ward off any would be threats to my wife while I am not home, but not too large (we live in an apartment after all). Well after much deliberation I figured on an English Bulldog. Medium size dog that looks really tough. Short hair and genetically great temperament.
So I go looking for a dog. Well to even think about getting one they are $1500.00 to $2500.00. YIKES!!! Half of the people that have them are "Back-yard Breeders". DOUBLE YIKES!!! OK how about a rescue??
Well there are several rescues here in Southern California. Be good to give a dog a second chance, right? After all Smiley, our recently passed Husky mix, was from a rescue. So I go searching for that perfect Bulldog that will fit our home and have a second chance on life. I find several GREAT candidates. I contact the various rescues and what do I find??? Cost just about as much to get a dog from the rescue as it does to get a new pup. I understand that there are costs involved with rescuing a dog, spay/neuter shots etc. But at least ask for a donation( That is all we did to get Smiley, and it was voluntary.) With all the begging and pleading to give these animals a second chance on life and keep them from getting euthanized, Why would you deny a prospective home because of limited money. I would rather allocate my limited funds to the dog directly, i.e. good healthy diet, toys, accessories.
I will keep looking for the perfect bulldog that will make a good fit in our home. What ever dog that we do end up with will have a great life, and probably be spoiled rotten... lol.
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