I have 9 rescue dogs currently - 2 corgis, 2 dachshunds, 2 basselopes (a la Rosebud from Outland), a chihuahua/Godzilla (100% chi), a chihuahua/corgi, and a labroxeweiler, the baby at <2 years and 160 pounds. All the others are seniors rescued from puppy mills, roadsides and the Doxies lost their elderly owner, who left 8 orphans who were fortunate to wind up in a good rescue situation. Corgis are Emmett and Utah, basselopes Titus and Harvey, doxie ladies are FloJo and Ruby Tuesday, chi/G is Schatzie Boo Boo, chi/corgi is Chloe Zotsky, and the baby is Mario, devoted servant to the doxie ladies, favorite play toy of the corgis, and his mum's baby. I've been rescuing dogs for 30 years from roadsides mostly, have been complicit in a few pre-emptive rescues, and will gladly do anything for a dog in need. I am proud to be a crazy dog lady, and there is room for cats as well. I do get severe on the subject of wild animal exotic pets, no matter how many generations of captive breeding. My tallest and longest winded soapbox is reserved for haranguing idiots who look at a 9 week old lion cub and think it won't grow up. Licensed wildlife rescue/rehabilitator for many years, have 1st hand experience with discarded exotic pets, and my shots are up to date. Take a chance: rescue a stray. Otherwise, support shelter and rescue organizations, spay/neuter your pets and be an advocate for the old, ill, mistreated, abandoned, no matter what species. It is OUR world. Treat it well.