With a shelter, you don’t know what you are getting. Some animal shelters may be in a hurry to get you to take the pet home. This can have negative results depending on your and the pet’s needs and personality. Keep in mind that shelters have very limited space and they would always need new space to house other animals.

Some animals in the shelter have no known history whatsoever. Another possible issue is that since animals have a short turn-around time in most shelters, the staff and volunteers may not really know enough about the animal to gauge whether it will be a good fit with you.

Animals are often housed in home environment where they can retain their social ability and be accustomed to humans.

Rescue

With a rescue animals spend a lot more time living with their foster parents, there is usually a lot more available information about the animal you may be interested in. This also means that what you see and hear is what you will get when you adopt from an animal rescue.

The adoption process from a rescue is generally a lot more involved as compared to adopting from a shelter. This is an advantage for someone who really wants to be sure about going home with the right pet or animal companion and having your home ready to welcome them.

Animals from rescues are often very healthy, spayed and neutered, and have a complete round of vaccinations. If this is not the case, there is often a full record of what needs to be done so there will be very little guess work.

There is a training session given at time of adoption. By picking a good rescue you will have an expert available for all your questions and concerns. Also, someone who is as excited as you about your new family member to send photos to.

Each animal in our program has passed behavioral assessments and temperament evaluations. We spend a great deal of time with our dogs before ever making them available for adoption. Also, with owner surrenders we get as much history as possible down to food allergies and past behavior issues.

All Dogs Have:

Been given time to decompress

Routine veterinary care

Been given heart guard ( see information on heart worms & why giving heartguard is a must)

Basic obedience training & behavior modification when necessary

Been observed for a minimum of 14 days in a home like setting with lots of love.

Been Spayed/Neutered, vaccinated & microchipped

Blue Waters is centered on the rescue and rehabilitation of abandoned and surrendered dogs from the South Florida geographic area. South Florida in particular has seen a drastic need for further dog rescue organizations as this area has seen an unprecedented increase in the demand for animal rescues that far outweighs the area’s current capacity. 

Heartworms are common in dogs throughout the United States (cats can have them, too). They are among the most damaging parasites in dogs but they are almost 100 percent preventable. Heartworms are transmitted by mosquitoes who have bitten another positive animal and, once mature, they live in the heart and large blood vessels of the lungs. Left untreated they are fatal. If your pet contracts heartworms the treatment is expensive and only availble in the early stages. A monthly prevative is all you need to protect your pet.

Adoption fees are typically between $200 - $400.

No, an appointment is needed as we have dogs at multiple locations. You can call or text 833-297-3647. first.

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To volunteer please email us info@bwrdogs.org.