Originally Posted by
tdgiffin
Would you please comsider trying out
www.petfinder.com to find your baby? This website allows you to select the age, location, and breed that you are looking for. These are all rescue pets, so not only will you be getting a new baby, you will be saving a life.
I adopted my dogs as adults, and this is why. Adult dogs are usually the ones that are passed over. Everyone wants that cute little puppy in the window. The digs are truly grateful for being rescued. They know what you have done for them, and they do not forget it. Adult dogs already display their personality. There is no guessing about whether or nit the dog is shy, aggressive, playful, out going, etc. What you see is what you get! Last of all, adult dogs have already been past the chewing on thungs and getting you up all through the night thing.
Please do some research if you are going to buy a dog from a breeder. Research puppy mills online before you buy ome from a pet store. Consider buying a puppy directly from a breeder, and get references from them. See where the puppy has been living, and ask to see the parents. A good breeder will be proud to show you these things, amd to give you references. They have nothing to hide Best wishes, and please enjoy your new little nugget!
I second this whole heartedly. I got both my dogs as adults. Andy was a lhasa poodle mix and a failed foster.. Ok so he had issues living alone I could work around those. lol Daisy is 8 and a shih tzu . She is perfect for me. quiet ,doesn't bark, housebroken, follows me everywhere. Shelter and rescue dogs are not broken. If you look for a rescue that does home based fostering you will know everything there is to know about the dog. Whether its good with kids and other animals, housebroken , and most rescues have their vaccines, spay/neuter, microchip done. Can't get any better than that.