Both my dogs I got from rescue places - I try to go to HS or NK to get my pets. I can only have 2 at a time, but if it was up to me I would take in more. I love dogs and DH stated the other night that if it wasn't for him we would have hundreds of dogs here. and he is correct. They are expensive to take care of sometimes just like children - so far this year on my oldest dog I have spent almost $3,000 in medical - she has had 2 surgeries for torn ACL's (a week apart) then Monday took her again due to allergies. But I would spend more if I had to.