This subject matter is the primary reason I launched the Doggone Good Information podcast! This is the ultimate cover up! Every single day there is strong messaging via commercials, media, social media ads and more that we must go adopt a shelter dog. And every day, there are more municipalities and even states considering and enacting retail pet store bans. Is this a good thing? Should you only consider a shelter dog because of overcrowding? There is SO much more to this story!

Our guest, Patti Strand, the founder and President of the National Animal Interest Alliance is a recognized expert and author on the subject, and provides an alternate view point.

Questions to ask when you go to a shelter/rescue to look at dogs to adopt

• Where is this dog or these dogs from?  USA?  Imported from another country?  Another shelter/rescue?


• How long has it been at this shelter?


• Does this dog any special needs, health, or parasite issues?  Any current or ongoing medications?


• Has this dog shown any aggression or have any bite history? (some states like California require disclosure)


• Has this dog been adopted out and returned?    If so, in what time frame?

Are you curious yet? Listen in for some very revealing and important information and statistics, and also to find out what questions you should ask when you go to adopt a dog to ensure the welfare of all dogs as well as human health and well-being.

Episode Links

National Animal Interest Alliance – Shelter Project

Book – The Hijacking of the Humane Movement – Animal Extremism, By Patti and Rod Strand

Inside Edition Story – Re-Adopting Out A Dangerous Dog

Healthy Dog Importation Act

Centers For Disease Control (CDC) Dog Import Ban

Animal Rights Groups Fundraising = Millions of $$$ – Is It For Animals?

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