2006-08-03 05:45:05 · 12 answers · asked by lilkia730 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
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2006-08-03 05:49:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a general rule, if you can't afford the $100 that it takes to adopt a dog from your local shelter or pound, you can't afford to own a dog. Responsible dog ownership costs a couple thousand dollars a year (I probably spend about $200 a month on my two dogs, averaged out over the year).
Taking free dogs just encourages people to give dogs away free, which is a really REALLY bad idea. Offering to give your dog away free means that there's a very good chance it will wind up as someone's snake food (if its a small dog) or being sold to a research lab to be experimented upon. It happens.
2006-08-03 12:53:23 · answer #2 · answered by tenzo0 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't mean to sound rude but no animal should be "free" and no one in their right mind should trying giving one away free. For me as a boxer rescuer I know I wouldn't ever give a dog away free, if someone can't afford to pay for a dog, what would make me think they could afford to take care of them-not just food either. Having a dog is difficult and can be expensive...my advice is try looking into a rescue shelter, your local humane society or adopt from petfinder.....there are so many innocent animals in shelters and rescues that need loving homes...
2006-08-03 12:54:07 · answer #3 · answered by blondieblue98 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are looking for a specific breed, type the breed's name & 'rescue' after that in the search bar. If looking for mixed breeds, check at your local shelter or in your local newspaper. Most rescues & shelters do charge a nominal fee (remember, they gave the dog vaccinations, health care & hopefully spayed or neutered it). Plus, don't forget: dogs are an on-going expense, with food & vet care needs. If cost is a big factor, wait until you can better afford one. In the meantime, you could volunteer to be a dog walker at your local shelter or boarding kennel for now! It would be greatly appreciated by the staff & the dogs.
2006-08-03 12:57:53 · answer #4 · answered by mustanglynnie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I doubt if you will find any websites that offer "free" dogs. Many people discourage the offering of free animals due to the fear they may be used for illegal medical testing.
If you want a pet, try your local humane society. Although, there will be a fee involved.
2006-08-03 12:49:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can go to backyardlabs.com they run out of a shelter in st Louis mo thy will set up a train system to get your new buddy home.
I think you may need to pay the adoption fee.
I personally don't deal with them ENE more do to a nasty response i got from a problem I had last year but good luck
2006-08-03 16:00:02 · answer #6 · answered by jeffkuehn15057 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look in the news paper for people giving away puppies/ dogs. alot of people for one reason or another need to give away thier dog. like going to a nursing home, moving to a place where dogs are not permitted. theres plenty out there!
2006-08-03 12:52:34 · answer #7 · answered by dizzogurl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try looking in the newspaper - there are usually plenty of listings in there. You could also try your local animal shelter, bulletin boards or ask around to see if someone has any dogs they could give you.
2006-08-03 12:49:28 · answer #8 · answered by jmt0806 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can find all kinds of free things at http://www.freecycle.org including dogs (at least in my area)
go to the site and find your local area and join the group for your area.
2006-08-03 12:48:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
goto a local animal shelter because they normally offer adoptions for free or a very low cost!
2006-08-03 12:50:33 · answer #10 · answered by Jade 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your not gunna eat the dogs are you? or sell them to be chinamen food?
2006-08-03 16:18:56 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋