OK, full disclosure - I thought adoption was a bit twee, but it was better than 'rescue'. It's so self-important, but it did make limited sense when it was basically used to differentiate between adopting from a shelter and adopting from a private organization such as an AKC group. Now, though, everyone uses it to refer to their dog - I rescued him, he's a rescue. I always want to ask "Wow, really? Wasn't it scary running into a burning building?" Come on. Many so-called 'rescues' are from no-kill shelters or adoption groups that aren't about to euthanize the dog.
Well, that's my take on it. But seriously, when did the terms switch? I bought my last shelter dog in 1999, and it was still adoption then.
Well, that's my take on it. But seriously, when did the terms switch? I bought my last shelter dog in 1999, and it was still adoption then.