where to adopt a puppy
One of the most important decisions you will make is adopting a puppy for your family. Finding the perfect four-legged edition for your family is important, there are many things to consider. The first two main issues are figuring out how to adopt a puppy and where you can adopt one from.
There are several places where you can adopt a puppy. There are listings in most local newspapers that can be found in the classified sections. You can also visit a local veterinary office, most of them have a community board where people put up signs for the puppies that are available.
Your local Humane Society or Pet Rescue also has puppies that are available for adoption. You can check with your local pet supply stores when they will be hosting their next pet adoption days. There are pet stores that also have animals that are available for adoption. Finally, don’t feel like you can only adopt a dog locally, you can also search the internet for breeders and adopt a puppy that way.
What is the difference between all these places when it comes to adopting a puppy? There are two main differences, one is the cost. Adopting from a pet store is probably the most expensive route to adopting a dog. Paying more doesn’t mean you’re getting a better dog. If you can, visit all the options available to you. Go to the Humane Society, visit the Pet Shelter, talk to several people before deciding on a puppy.
The second big difference between where you are going to adopt a puppy is where the puppy came from. If you go to independent people who have placed advertisements in the newspapers, you can ask them if the puppies they have are good with children, if they have broken them in the house, what vaccinations they have had.
If you choose to go to a breeder, they can answer the same questions. I’m not going to tell you that one option is better than the other, but you should ask questions to make sure you’re getting the right puppy for you and your family.
Now that we’ve covered where you can adopt a puppy, let’s see how. Again, this will depend on where you decide to adopt a puppy. If you go through an independent person, be it a breeder or your neighbor, the adoption is quite simple. You pay them for the puppy and the puppy comes home with you. If you go through a place like the Humane Society or Pet Rescue, the process is a little different.
The Pet Rescue will actually interview you, ask you a series of questions to make sure you are a good fit for the pup. Their goal is to make sure that the animals they have are placed in loving, healthy, and safe environments. The Humane Society is similar, they will ask you about any other animals you have, they will also spay or neuter the pet before it comes home to you.
In most states, both the Humane Society and Pet Rescue will also have the puppy microchipped. This is for the pup’s safety, should he ever run away from you and be found, the Humane Society and Pet Rescue can return the pup to you.
Wherever you decide to adopt a puppy from, make sure you get the right dog for you and your home. Realize that adopting a puppy is a lot like having a baby. They need love, they need attention, they need patience and understanding.
