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 A Rescued dog (or 'Rescue dog') is a dog that has been rescued from possible euthanasia in an animal shelter, that has been saved from an abusive or severely neglectful home, or that is simply no longer wanted by its owner. Usually these dogs are placed in new homes with new owners, possibly after evaluation and rehabilitation by rescue groups or foster homes.
Most animal shelter rescued dogs are adult dogs, often mixed breed, or from breeds which can sometimes make demanding house pets such as Border Collies and Jack Russell Terriers. While many have excellent temperaments and make superb family pets, some have behavior problems or health issues that mean they are unsuitable for rehoming. Certain rescue centres specifically provide for the life long care of these vulnerable dogs, and may invite the public to "sponsor a dog" in its care.
Greyhounds
One of the largest and most amenable group of rescued dogs are the retired greyhounds, and lurchers (sighthound, usually greyhound, crosses). Greyhounds and lurchers, being sprinters not marathon runners, tend to be quiet and lazy "40 mile per hour couch potatoes". Contrary to popular belief, they need less exercise than most other breeds, and they are gentle, and very affectionate. Some have to wear muzzles when they are out because of their strong chase instinct and the fact that unlike most dogs they are fast enough to catch whatever small furry creature they spot. But as a group rescue sighthounds are not aggressive at all, in fact they are generally rather timid.
Boxers
Many people buy young boxers for their looks, but as they grow, if the owner is inexperienced, their boisterous and hyperactive personalities mean many older boxers can end up homeless. There are two registered charities that help with rescue boxers in the UK: Boxer Welfare Scotland and Home Counties Boxer Welfare.
Euthanasia
Euthanasia (literally "good death" in Ancient Greek) refers to the practice of ending a life in a painless manner. As of 2008, some forms of euthanasia are legal in Belgium, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Switzerland, the U.S. states of Oregon and Washington the Autonomous Community of Andalusia (Spain), and Thailand. Stances on euthanasia vary greatly; it is called murderous by some and merciful by others. Such controversy arises in part from the serious moral issues attached to the subject and in part from the fact that "euthanasia" is an umbrella term that describes a number of different methods.
Border Collie
The Border Collie is a breed of herding dog that originated in the border country of England and Scotland. They are widely regarded as the most intelligent dog breed. Border Collies are highly energetic. They are still frequently used on farms all over the world for assisting with the handling of livestock, and they have also become popular as pet and sport dogs. Though known to be reserved with strangers, these dogs can also be protective of a human family member and affectionate to those they know.
Jack Russell Terrier
The Jack Russell Terrier is a small, principally white-bodied, smooth-, broken-, or rough-coated terrier that has its origins in fox hunting. The name "Jack Russell" has been used over the years to describe a wide array of small white terriers, but now after a drawn out legal battle the JRTCA (Jack Russell Terrier Club of America) and its affiliates have won the exclusive rights to use the name Jack Russell Terrier to describe their particular variant of the dog.
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