Adopting a dog from the humane society

Yes, I have. I think it's a great way to get a good family pet. They are already screened for odd and/or aggressive behaviors, and you are saving a pet that would otherwise possibly be euthanized. I love certain breeds, but most dog trainers will tell you that a mixed breed is generally more intelligent.

I've never adopted one, but I've pondered in the past getting a dog and i planned on getting it from a humane society. i think it is great that you've decided to adopt the dog and give it a good home. i would probably be sad too leaving behind all the other dogs as well..don't ya wish you could just adopt them all, lol.

Wow, a border collie - husky cross! You will have your hands full. That mix is going to be very energetic. We have a husky and he requires 6 miles a day, on lead only. I hope yours has move of the collie in him as that would make him easier to train. A husky does what he wants, when he wants and can never be of lead outside. We tend to get our pooches from rescue centers or the welfare programs for the breeds that we are interested in. Kai is a welfare pooch and he has calmed down nicely after 4 years. He has some health problems but we are dealing with them. He is good company and a great listener.

Hi saundyl, Murphy is beautiful! What a gorgous dog! I like his name! He looks like a Murphy! It's a cool name! Being that he's been called that for 8months you could do either. If you really have another name that you like you could try to give it to him and see but honestly, I like his name! He really is a beauty! I'm jealous! I think what your doing is just wonderful. I've gotten shelter pets before and when I went I left crying because I couldn't take them all home. I hate going to the shelters because I get so upset. I hate the fact that I can't take them all. It's just too sad, but the fact that you're at least taking Murphy should give you the best feeling that at least you're going to give him a great home and make him happy as I know he will make you! Enjoy him! Kiss him for me too!

Oh, he's gorgeous! I used to have a border collie and he was an amazing dog, his name was Pip. I loved him so much. And well done for adopting a dog too! Pip was adopted from an animal shelter too. He was tiny and skinny, and had been treated badly in the past so he didn't like men very much at first (except my dad) but he gradually came around to being around men. Good luck introducing Murphy to his new home!

I have adopted some small animals from the Humane Society. Most of my animal have come to me before they head there. One of my dog's was going to the shelter. My parents told the person not to bother. He already had a home. My friend is trying to get me to adopt a dog. I already have a adopted bird.

I don't have a pet but that is a wonderful thing you are doing. I love animals, I watched the Animal Planet station often. I am a fan of Animal Cops and they asked that you adopt a pet from the shelters instead of from these pet stores. The breeders really don't do justice to their dogs. Murphy is a fine looking dog it makes me want one too. I am sure Murphy will enjoy his new home. Congratulations.