Animals·Posted on 17 Sept 201617 Reasons You Should Adopt A Rescue DogEvery dog deserves a good home.by Ailbhe MaloneBuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. To meet a lifelong friend. View this photo on Instagram 2. To learn about new breeds. View this photo on Instagram 3. (Including "three legged wonder dogs") View this photo on Instagram 4. For sweet puppy faces. View this photo on Instagram 5. And older pups too. View this photo on Instagram 6. Because you don't have to be pedigree to win a prize. View this photo on Instagram 7. For bundles of fluff. View this photo on Instagram 8. And dapper bowties. View this photo on Instagram 9. To find a new class clown. View this photo on Instagram 10. Or an old romantic. View this photo on Instagram 11. So you can have a snuggly companion. View this photo on Instagram 12. For a fresh sense of adventure. View this photo on Instagram 13. And a spring in your step. View this photo on Instagram 14. To have a partner in crime. View this photo on Instagram 15. (Human or not) View this photo on Instagram 16. Because you can make a difference. View this photo on Instagram 17. And in doing so, you'll find the perfect pup for you.