Reasons to Adopt an Adult Dog from a Shelter

Marc Rovner of East Rockaway, New York, is an experienced attorney who has served BETA Abstract, LLC, as general counsel and director of business development since 1998. Beyond his work as an attorney, Marc Rovner supports a number of local charitable organizations, including Puppy Love Pet Rescue.

Based in Roselle Park, New Jersey, Puppy Love Pet Rescue is a volunteer-run animal shelter that works to save dogs from homelessness and euthanasia. At www.puppylovenj.com, individuals can view all of the shelter’s dogs and begin the process of fostering or adopting an animal.

While some families might prefer the idea of getting a dog from a breeder, adopting from a shelter not only saves the life of an adult dog but also helps put an end to the puppy mill and backyard-breeding industries that drive the nation’s homeless pet population. Shelter dogs are medically cleared and evaluated for behavioral issues prior to adoption, meaning they are typically as healthy, if not more so, than a dog from a breeder.

Puppy Love Pet Rescue acknowledges the irresistibility of adopting a puppy, but the shelter asks potential owners to consider the value an adult dog can bring to a family versus the challenges of raising a puppy. Dogs are puppies for only a few months, and many families fail to realize the time, attention, and overall commitment these animals requires during this time. Unlike puppies, adult dogs are fully grown and have established temperaments and personalities, and given their maturity it’s often easier to incorporate them into a household.

With offices in Oceanside, East Rockaway, and Manhattan, Attorney Marc Rovner was named recently named winner of the Martindale-Hubbel 2020 Client Service Award. Rovner has been commended multiple times for his work has an attorney against animal cruelty.