Adopting a puppy is a right of passage for many families. Puppies teach children responsibility and can bring a family closer together. Puppies grow into great companion pets and can be trained to offer protection. A puppy is not only a financial investment, it is an emotional one. If you are thinking about adopting a puppy, there are a few important things to consider.
Finding Cheap Puppies
There are many different places you can visit for adopting puppies. If you are interested in a particular breed, you can work directly with a breeder for a pet. Visiting a pet store (which are becoming increasingly difficult to find) is usually not the best option. Pets sold in pet stores are often from pet mills and have been abused or are unhealthy. However, discount pet stores that sell food and other pet supplies sometimes have animal drives. These drives are an exception to puppy mill situations because the pets are visiting from local shelters and have not been bred specifically for sale. Adopting a pet from a pet supply store can be a very charitable way to get cheap puppies.
It is also possible to adopt a puppy directly from a shelter. Many of the dogs at shelters are older, but occasionally puppies are put up for adoption. The cost of adopting a puppy from a shelter is usually minimal and often includes the cost of having the pet spayed or neutered.
What to Consider when Shopping for Cheap Puppies
The health of your puppy is very important. The puppies should show no sign of lameness, discharge from their eyes, nose or ears. Their coat should be clean and shiny and their stools should be firm. The animal should also be lively and alert. The breeder should give you some form of health guarantee. If the puppy has not had shots, you should shop elsewhere. You should also survey the condition of the place to see if the animals are treated properly and if it is clean and free of infestation.
If you feel pressured into buying the animal, you should consider shopping elsewhere.
Where to Get Deals on Cheap Puppies
- For mixed breeds and purebred breed dogs, you can buy a puppy from the Department of Animal Control, the Humane Society, or a shelter. You will have to pay a cost for the medical expenses, as well as a small adoption fee.
- You can also buy a puppy from a breeder. Breeders breed purebred puppies to sell. The best place to find quality breeders is through the American Kennel Club (AKC). The AKC ensures that you get clean, healthy puppies.
- You can also visit Pawsitesonline.com, which connects breeders and buyers with similar needs. The company has been operating since 1999 and features over 10,000 breeders with puppies. The breeders that are shown on the site are accredited with the major kennel clubs, which include AKC, FCI, UKC, or CKC. The most popular dogs that are sold by the Pawsitesonline include Labrador and Golden retrievers, German Shepherds, Yorkies, Beagles, Dachshunds, and Boxers.
