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Looking to adopt an English Mastiff that has been rescued? Good for you, you're about to discover how rewarding this option is; it's one of the best choices you'll make in your lifetime. Here are the top five reasons why you should continue to pursue adopting a mastiff from a rescue center. I have also provided Mastiff rescue resources at the end of this article. 5. Lower Initial Cost Buying directly from a breeder can be expensive but if you adopt from a mastiff rescue center the costs are much, much lower. Rescue operations will require a "donation" or ask you to pay the cost of rescuing the mastiff, as there are always costs involved when rehabilitating a mastiff that has been found abandoned. However this donation is a bargain considering what a pure breed mastiff could cost you from a professional breeder. 4. You Encourage Others by Example There are so many mastiffs that need to be rescued, fostered and adopted. You could be the one that sets an example to everyone that adoption works. Yes you can get quality purebred mastiff from rescue centers and you can make a difference by setting a new mark that makes other consider this option too. 3. Feeling Real Good By Giving a Second Chance at Life The English mastiff is a kind and loyal breed that want nothing more than a kind and loyal master for companionship. If you could be that someone for a once rejected mastiff it's highly honorable and feels amazing to know that you gave this mastiff a second chance at life. 2. You Support a Worthy Cause Thousands of dogs are rescued every year; the English mastiff is just one of them. If you adopt from a rescue center then you make your contribution to help save more mastiffs. The cost to operate a mastiff rescue center can be significant as the dogs are found in poor condition and sometimes need intensive rehabilitative care, also this particular large breed eats a lot of food and needs the attention of qualified staff. Plus, your money is not going towards a pet-shop or backyard breeder; that just pump out these dogs for sheer profit only adding to the abandonment rate and the devaluing of the breed. By adopting a rescued mastiff you do your part in sustaining the value of the English mastiff and reducing mastiff abandonment in the long run. 1. No Matter How Much You Give, You Will Benefit the Most You know that any abandon mastiff deserves a second chance, and many are not given that opportunity. So yeah you might just be a hero but really you're the one who will be winning; what you get in return is the sweet companionship of a mastiff that will bring a wealth of Joy, excitement, and even entertainment into your life; this alone is worth the adoption of a rescued mastiff. Just imagine how your mastiff will get you out of the house on walks( to get some much needed exercise), will make you more social with other dog owners, give you the experience of training and build memories that will last forever. It's a win-WIN for you and your family. I hope that gives you the clarity and encouragement you need to move in the direction mastiff ownership by supporting the mastiff rescue efforts. Here are some resources that can help you on this path. Mastiff Club Rescue (Canada): http://www.mastiffcanada.org/rescue.htm Friends of Rescued Mastiffs: http://www.mastiffrescue.org/main.htm Friends of Rescued Mastiffs (North-South-Midwest): http://www.conceptsdesign.com/mastiff/ Friends of Rescued Mastiffs (New England Region): http://www.geocities.com/fjones7_ne/index.html Great Lakes Mastiff Rescue (Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin): http://www.glmr.org/ Mountain States Mastiff Rescue: http://mastiffrescue.tripod.com/index.htm South Atlantic Region Mastiff Rescue: http://www.canadasguidetodogs.com/workingdogs/mastiff_rescue.htm Northern Nevada Mastiff Rescue: http://www.sugarlandranch.org Southern States Mastiff Rescue (Serving Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Mississippi, and Virginia): http://www.sosmastiffrescue.org/
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