Havanese Rescue and Adoption

HavaneseNation.com is dedicated to the well-being of the Havanese breed and donates a portion of the profits to non-profit rescue organizations. The mission statement of one such rescue group is as follows:

Havanese Rescue Inc. Mission Statement

Havanese Rescue Inc. (HRI) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization formed for the charitable purposes of rescuing purebred Havanese and Havanese mixes which are homeless or soon-to-be-homeless, including those found in animal shelters or similar facilities and those relinquished by their owners. The dogs are provided with the attention, care and medical treatment necessary including spay/neutering. HRI also focuses on education of the public regarding puppy mills and responsible dog ownership including spay/neutering, training and humane care of Havanese and other pets.

This video shows some touching examples of rescued Havanese dogs.

Things to know about Havanese Rescue and Adoption

People sometimes give up their dogs to adoption when they can no longer care for them

Most adoption organizations utilize temporary "safe house" homes prior to adoption

Most rescued dogs are strays who were lost or abandoned

There is often an adoption fee to help pay the costs of the organization

Dogs are given shots and medical exams prior to adoption

More Rescue and Adoption Considerations...

The Havanese is an adorable breed, and of course the Havanese puppies are irresistible. Evidence of just how wonderful these dogs are in terms of personality and temperament, as well as adorable looks , is evidenced by their status in the AKC rankings of all breeds of dogs. The Havanese breed just keeps gaining popularity among dog lovers.

One way to find a Havanese for adoption is through a great organization called Havanese Rescue. You can find listings by contacting The Havanese Club of America (HCA). This can save you approximately $1000.00 since to buy from a breeder could cost from $1000.00 to $2500.00. But rescues are not free. There are adoption fees. Also, you may not be able to adopt a puppy due to your personal circumstances.

A major benefit of adoption is that most Havanese adoptees are already trained, vaccinated and spayed. In addition, you can evaluate their personalities better than with newborns since their adult personalities have already been formed. You should expect to have this wonderful breed for a considerable time since they have a long life span (15 years).

Since these rescue and adoption dogs are not coming directly from their original breeders, you should beware of hybrids. They may look like purebred Havanese, and many shelters can tell you for sure, but sometimes the adoption and rescue shelters do not have all the breeding papers on the dog so there is no guarantee. Of course hybrids can be every bit as rewarding a pet as purebreds, it's just that you'll want to know what you're getting.

So, armed with this information, go forth and rescue a Havanese! Shelters are staffed by loving people who care very much for their dogs and they do their best to accommodate the person who is looking to adopt.

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