Comments on: What is the best way to find dogs for sale or adoption in my area?

By: Cutie G

Cutie G — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 01:19:59 +0000

eh try the local newspapers, and also the local adoptation centre!! good luck!!
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By: t j

t j — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 01:11:59 +0000

look in your telephone directories for animal sanctuaries, and RSPCA, or on the net for pups for sale sites, if you are willing to take a rescued dog look up the sites for breed rescue,then you now what size dog your getting,you could put a add in the free adds, wanted and give a short note on what u would hope would be a good family pet, and you could b lucky some 1 could b trying to rehome a dog they can no longer care for, good luck'
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By: Messykatttt

Messykatttt — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 00:43:59 +0000

Petfinder is the best and they have all sorts of breeds/sizes, but then you need to be a bit careful. Your search will bring up pups in pounds or rescue orgs, but the health status is obviously much more reliable with a rescue org.

They’re a bit more pricey and you might have to fill out an application, etc…but it’s so worth it! You get a certified healthy animal for much cheaper than if you had to do this on your own.

In case you’ve never used it, just plug in your zip code, size preference if any, and start looking!
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By: schshe

schshe — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 00:20:59 +0000

Try http://www.petfinder.com,or 1-800-save a pet
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By: Heaven

Heaven — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 00:04:59 +0000

a few diffrent ways
zootoo.com lists shelters etc near you
newspaper
yellow pages – animal shelters
petfinder.com
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By: aLo

aLo — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 23:14:59 +0000

Have you tried online sources? Your experiences sound out of the norm, for shelters. I mean, I can see you losing one dog within days, but any more than that and it might be an issue of the shelter you are dealing with. I would start with Petfinder.com and see what is out there. There are so many options it can be overwhelming, I think. There is also the local paper. No one can really give you real guarantees. Ask a lot of questions and get a feel for where the dog is coming from. Make sure that the dog's teeth are not rotting and that it is well hydrated (wet tongue, cold nose are good indicators). A happy,wagging tail is also a good sign, of course. Good luck.
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By: Jemsan

Jemsan — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 22:43:59 +0000

Don't go to a chinese restaurant!!
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By: pirate_princess

pirate_princess — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 22:12:59 +0000

Do be carefull whatever you chose to do, a colleague got scammed yesterday trying to buy a pug puppy on the internet, she lost £300!
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By: jenngull77

jenngull77 — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 22:06:59 +0000

try petfinder.com you can search your area. Also check local newspapers, there is always pets in ours.
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By: oregano13

oregano13 — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 21:59:59 +0000

Try a rescue group instead of the shelter. http://www.petfinder.com, http://www.petharbor.com, and http://www.1-800-save-a-pet.com will list pets from rescues and you can search by location. Your shelter sounds like it has some animal health issues, I’m sorry you have had bad experiences with them, most aren’t like that and will have their dogs vet checked prior to adopting them out.
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