| Knowing where to find dogs for sale is almost too | | | | came from happy families they miss terribly. Because |
| easy. Being able to find dogs that are healthy and | | | | many were given up by their last families, you can |
| from a reputable source can be much harder. | | | | still find puppies and even purebreds that would cost |
| Many so-called "pet stores" are nothing more than | | | | you hundreds of dollars from a breeder. |
| puppy mills. A retailer that sells puppies of all types, | | | | If you do choose to buy a dog from a breeder, |
| but forces them to live in squalid conditions. The | | | | make certain it is a legally established reputable |
| retailer has little concern for anything but the profit | | | | breeder. Check references with customers, the |
| he will make when you buy one of these dogs. He | | | | Better Business Bureau, and national kennel clubs. |
| cares nothing about the poor animals left in cages for | | | | Read through the contract thoroughly before buying |
| days without food, water or exercise. Many have | | | | a dog. |
| been closed down forever and fined because of all | | | | If this is your first time buying a dog, you can find |
| their infractions when it comes to animal abuse. | | | | ads by large breeders in trade publications or even |
| There are wonderful dogs to be found at your local | | | | local newspapers. Visit the kennel once or twice |
| shelter instead. Rather than finding dogs for sale, look | | | | before making a decision. One visit should be a |
| for dogs for adoption. These animals have been lost | | | | surprise visit - see how the animals are treated when |
| or surrendered by their families, and face a certain | | | | no one is around. If all seems normal, the cages are |
| death if not placed in a loving home quickly. | | | | clean, the puppies are bouncing all over, and the |
| Many of these dogs make perfect pets. They are | | | | mother looks happy and healthy, you might be in the |
| healthy, neutered, people oriented, and probably | | | | right place. |