| When we think about adopting a dog we generally | | | | Anyone can become the proud owner of small dogs |
| think about getting one that looks cute, or is a | | | | but the various animal shelters where these small |
| purebred dog or we tend to want to adopt a puppy. | | | | dogs are housed will make sure that any potential |
| While these are all great dogs to adopt there are | | | | owner has the willingness to care for these small |
| many small dogs waiting to be adopted. These small | | | | dogs. |
| dogs for adoption are usually found lost and | | | | As there are many types of stray dogs the new |
| abandoned. Some have been given by their owners | | | | owners may be asked to spay or neuter their new |
| for various reasons to shelters. | | | | members of the family. While this procedure may |
| These small dogs that have been given into various | | | | seem excessive you have to remember that many |
| animal shelters have all the adorable looks of a puppy. | | | | times these small dogs are found as strays because |
| Their small size makes them perfect as companions | | | | the mother dog was not sterilized. |
| for children and people who live in small homes. | | | | Once you have chosen your small dog for adoption |
| The various breeds that are found in dog and animal | | | | and companionship the small dog will be given into |
| shelters include Scottish terriers, Cocker Spaniels, | | | | your care temporarily. This procedure is to make sure |
| Dachshunds, Miniature Schnauzers. You will find pure | | | | that the potential owners are right for these small |
| breed small dogs for adoption as well as different | | | | dogs. This process also helps the dogs and their |
| mixed breed dogs. Each of these small dogs is in | | | | possible new owners become comfortable with each |
| need of lots of love and care. | | | | other. |
| When any small dogs are brought to the animal | | | | The next time that you are thinking of adopting a |
| shelters they are carefully washed and cleaned of dirt | | | | pet you may want to look at the many small dogs |
| and grime. The shelter vets will examine the small | | | | for adoption purposes as these small dogs are the |
| dogs and treat any wounds or other types of | | | | best types of dogs to have as life long companions. |
| problems that these small dogs may have. Once they | | | | The love and devotion that these small dogs will give |
| have been examined and treated, good food is given | | | | you in return for the care that you will lavish on |
| to the small dogs while they wait in clean kennels. | | | | these dogs will make you happy that you decided to |
| These kennels are temporary homes as small dogs | | | | choose a small dog for your lifelong companion. |
| for adoption may be chosen by a potential owner. | | | | |