Find a friend forever with a Havanese Rescue

According to the Humane Society of the United States, between six and eight MILLION dogs and cats are turned over to animal shelters each year. Of those millions, half of them will be euthanized. And 25% of abandoned animals are purebreds of all breeds, including the increasingly popular breed, the Havanese. Havanese information on the internet has made the breed more in demand than ever.

Havanese breeders in the United States charge around $ 1000 per puppy, due to the breed’s rarity. But why pay all that money when there are perfectly loving, healthy and trained Havanese in Havanese rescues all over the country? Havanese rescue volunteers get no fame or glory from their hobby to alleviate suffering in the world. They do their best to match abandoned Havanese to forever homes. You can also help lessen some of the suffering in the world by choosing to adopt your next dog rather than buying a puppy.

If you are considering purchasing a Havanese or adding another Havanese to your household, you should consider adopting from a Havanese rescue charity rather than purchasing a puppy from a breeder or pet store. Dogs are generally domesticated, have finished the hyperactive puppy stage, and are healthy. Bullmastiff rescue volunteers do not give a dog up for adoption unless they know the dog would make a great pet.

Since the Havanese is a relatively rare breed in America, you should do your homework to find a Havanese rescue. You can also request information from the Havanese Club of America (HCA) or AKC (American Kennel Club), who will put you in contact with the HCA. They should be able to tell you all about the dogs they have for adoption and where in the country your future best friend lives.

The leading Havanese rescue charity in the United States is called (appropriately) Havanese Rescue, Inc. of Phoenix, Arizona. They rescue not only the purebred Havanese, but also the mixes. But whatever dog rescue organization you know of, you will be thoroughly questioned and your home checked to make sure you would make a good and loving owner for an unlucky Havanese. They want to be sure that the unlucky Havanese won’t have to lose another home and go back through the shelter system.

If you live on the East Coast, the HVC should be able to put you in contact with Havanese and Havanese mixes available for adoption in a dog shelter database. One of the databases they use is Petfinder.com, which you can also use. You can also look under “Maltese” or “Maltese Mixes” at local animal shelters or on Petfinder.com; They may misidentify themselves as Havanese.