Before You Rescue A Cat or Dog... Do This

Before rescuing a cat or dog, the Bow Tie Vet Guy gives some tips to prepare you and your new rescue pet for a happy life.

Music:
Dog and Pony Show by Silent Partner

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[msbutterfly]

Good video BTW. I recued cats from shelters. I just got my black cat (that just turned one year old in August 2023) and my other cat from a shelter up the street. There sure were a lot of dogs at both of these shelters mainly big like bull dogs. Adopt, dont shop.

[michelleross]

I LOVE your analogy about kids being like drunk adults. I can't tell you how many times that kids & adults will say my cat is not sociable because she high tails it when a small child walks in. I know it's because she can't read the kid in the dance of life where she knows how to protect her tail & the rest of her body. I would love to see more about animals and kids.

[Kaby]

And what is the deal with black pets? They match most dress clothes. You can go to work covered in fur, no one is the wiser!

[Kaby]

What about "retail rescue?" We have a terrible problem with it in OH. People wanting me to take the dog home the day I met it. People wanting me to take a dog home without introducing my resident dog. And NO HOME VISITS. When I went to adopt my Red ACD, I literally, went through 9 different rescues to find a legitimate one. It was terrible. When I went to get another ACD, I threw in the proverbial rescue towel, and purchased an adult from a breeder. (Btw, we do participate in the rescue we got our red from).

[psychedelicfeline]

Any tips on rescuing a "stray" cat? I have a cat who spends most of her time in my backyard. I feed her, provide water, brush and play with her, but I'm not 100% sure that she currently or at some point lived with someone. I do TNR when I can, so I know she's not feral. She's also an adult, and I've been looking for months to see if someone reported her missing with no success. How do I make sure I don't adopt someone's potential pet? I've felt around the usual spots for a microchip and didn't feel one.