Question:
Hi. I live in Pennsylvania and I'm looking to buy a new puppy. Where should I go to buy one?
Mrs.PrinceRogersNelson
2007-08-31 16:26:40 UTC
Hi. I live in Pennsylvania and I'm looking to buy a new puppy. Where should I go to buy one?
Nine answers:
anonymous
2007-08-31 16:31:03 UTC
adopt a pup check out petfinder.com there are thousnads of dogs in need of good homes. adopt a friend save a life !

never buy from petstores or over the internet if you are looking for a certain breed try rescues or go to akc.org to locate a breeder.



If you are looking for a small dog check these guys out :http://search.petfinder.com/search/search.cgi?pet.Animal=Dog&pet.Breed=&pet.Age=&pet.Size=S&pet.Sex=&location=PA



If your lookimg for a medium sized dog heres some:http://search.petfinder.com/search/search.cgi?pet.Animal=Dog&pet.Breed=&pet.Age=&pet.Size=M&pet.Sex=&location=PA



Want a large dog? Here are a few:http://search.petfinder.com/search/search.cgi?pet.Animal=Dog&pet.Breed=&pet.Age=&pet.Size=L&pet.Sex=&location=PA



Really like big dogs here are some giants :http://search.petfinder.com/search/search.cgi?pet.Animal=Dog&pet.Breed=&pet.Age=&pet.Size=XL&pet.Sex=&location=PA



Just want a cute puppy here are some for adoption:http://search.petfinder.com/search/search.cgi?pet.Animal=Dog&pet.Breed=&pet.Age=baby&pet.Size=&pet.Sex=&location=PA

http://search.petfinder.com/search/search.cgi?offset=25&zone=2&limit=25&zip=17094&breed=&animal=Dog&age=baby&tmpl=&lat=40.579054870342&long=-77.2386&preview=
Heirloomwaters
2007-08-31 17:24:56 UTC
Don't forget you need to brush your dogs teeth 3x a week and take the dog to the vet 2x a year to get a teeth cleaning from the vet Doctor.

You also need to brush your dog everyday if she has long hair and you need to trim her nails which most vets do for $15 every month or you can do it yourself.also dogs need to go to a pro dog groomer once a month for the rest of their life.

you need to give her flea and tick drops EVERY month! and Heartworm gaurd for the rest of her life.



if you get a puppy she will have accidents all over your house because she is a baby puppy and won't know right from wrong so you will be busy cleaning more often.

You will want to buy a crate to keep her in while you go up to the store for 15 min so she doesn't harm herself while she is exploring the house alone because no one is watching her.

You have to pick up her "doggie no no" when she is outside in the yard and put it in a bag and when she goes in the house.



You need top of the line dog food every month which is very expansive.

You have to plan on setting aside thousands of dollars incase something happens to your puppy and she needs to go to the vet for a emergency.



Whoever you buy your puppy or dog from make sure they are NOT a BACKYARD Breeder

or a PUPPYMILL!



Owning a dog is very expansive...and if you get a puppy you are babysiting all day and all night long.







Good Luck and research your breed of choice and buy many books and read everything you can learn about the dog you want so you know what to expect the dog to be like.
Janice C
2007-08-31 16:32:38 UTC
That is a little vague....are you looking for a dog from a shelter or a specific breed?

One thing I definatly do know...is stay away from pet stores. They are expensive and generally not bred with a whole lot of thought (not alot of consideration of genetics, temperament, etc) since they generally come from puppy mills.
anonymous
2007-08-31 16:47:23 UTC
Let me tell you where NOT to go. Avoid the Amish like the plague. And petstores. Here's why: http://dogs.about.com/cs/generalcare/a/puppy_mills_are.htm



Here are some tips to find a reputable breeder:

http://www.qualitydogs.com/choosingbreeder.asp



Some of the best places to get dogs are by adopting from shelters and rescues. If you dont know what breed you want, lok around on the internet at REPUTABLE sites like www.petfinder.com, www.akc.org, and http://www.qualitydogs.com/
awakekat
2007-08-31 16:40:25 UTC
I live in a medium sized city and our local shelter takes in up to 18,000 animals a year of that only 5,000 are adopted. Please support your local shelter and give a dog a chance for a better life. Shelters have pure breeds. I particularly like the mixed breed since you are getting the best of two kinds of dogs.
Darc
2007-08-31 16:36:06 UTC
You should go to the nearest shelter. Lots of wonderful dogs there that need a loving home. Many are young (under 1 yr old). Also consider an older dog -- they make wonderful pets, are often already trained and really, really need a home.
anonymous
2007-08-31 16:41:36 UTC
One thing you must be aware of is that there are lots of puppy mills in Pennsylvania in the Amish communities. Stay away from them, please!! Petfinder as mentioned is a great place to look.
Darla E
2007-08-31 16:33:31 UTC
Your local shelter........look at Petfinders web site to find available animals in your area.
anonymous
2007-08-31 16:40:41 UTC
if u will plz adopt a pitbull from a shelter they are sweeet dogs and are good with chidren plz plz plz pitbulls need saved


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