02/09/2026
When adopting, don’t just ask, “Which dog do I want?”ask, “Which dog needs me?” 🐾❤️ Shared with credit to 𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗦 Ethiopian Animal Rescue & Sanctuary.
A puppy gets posted — and everyone wants to adopt. ❤️
Recently, we posted a German Shepherd puppy and received seven or eight adoption requests. And while we are so happy to see that enthusiasm, it also made us think.
Because at the same time, adult German Shepherds are waiting for homes. Mixed-breed dogs are waiting. Older dogs are waiting.
We understand the wish for a puppy who will “grow up with you.” But give an adult rescue dog two weeks, and you may be surprised how quickly they understand: this is my person. This is my home.
And a pedigree does not make a better family member.
Some of the most extraordinary dogs have no breed name at all. They are funny, beautiful, loyal, affectionate — and will stand beside you for the rest of their lives.
And the older ones? Please don’t overlook them because you are afraid of losing them sooner. Maybe you only have a few years together. But imagine what those few years mean to a dog who has been waiting for a family.
When choosing to adopt, perhaps the question shouldn’t only be:
“Which dog do I want?”
But also:
“Which dog needs me?”
You might find that the dog you overlooked is exactly the one who was meant to become family. 🐾❤️
EARS — Ethiopian Animal Rescue & Sanctuary
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They suffer.
They matter.