Loving this initiave from the foundations as indeed this is an extra good way to create some awareness for these rascals. And what cool dogs were there that day!
Regarding the shelter dogs, I am all pro! If you ask me not every dog is suitable for you as you have to look a bit on how you life is tuned in and look at it spacewise. But I would say spend some time with a dog from the shelter and see if it clicks and if this dog accepts you as a 'boss'.
I had one shelter dog before who was literally the coolest dog ever. I went to the shelter where there were atleast 40 dogs running around, and this one came and sat next to me. I was sold.!
This dog I have now is also a 'second-hand' dog, which was up for adoption because his bosses wanted to get rid of him. The household there was too busy and he turned into an aggresive jumpy animal. While here where everything is calm, he is the most sweet and calm dog there is.
That is what I mean with you have to check if the situation and animals fits and suits you. But once you know how that is, there is literally no better friends than shelter rescues if you ask me!
Hey dear @karinxxl
I know you have dogs (or a dog) but didn't know he is a second-hand dog as you called it hehehe. How nice!
These initiatives are important, I agree with you. I believe that many of those souls that have been rescued found a loving family or a person to care for them. Unfortunately, there are some countries that don't really take care of this thing so there are stray dogs living on the streets. Fortunately, I have never seen here in Spain a stray dog in the street. Maybe it is the case just in our place. They are stray cats, but as well they have a place, usually in an abandoned plot or similar where the volunteers take care of them bringing food, building small improvised shelters and taking them to the vet to be neutered. All the dogs I see are with their owners, I have never seen an abandoned one on the streets.
Also, you are right that you have to be the right match for the dog. Also, your style of living should fit the needs of the dog. If a generally inactive person adopts a dog that needs a lot of walk and activity, maybe it would not be a great match. If the dog changes the behaviour of the new owner, then it would be great :D
The case I have seen in that family I know made me think if it is a good option... maybe they didn't have an opportunity to meet well the dog before the adoption. It is an absolutely scared dog that for months barked very loudly to everyone, just not the mother in that family. Of course, there are many many more cases where the adoption went very well :))
Thank you so much for your opinion and your great comment 🙌 🐕