i'm looking for a puppy free or for sale in Northern Virginia. i cant get one at the pound because i dont own my home (my mom does, and its a surprise for her- she's been really depressed since we put ours down 2 years ago)
2006-08-14 05:43:31 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
At PetCo and PetSmart they will often sell adoption gift cards. It's like a gift certificate to adopt from a shelter, so your mom can pick out her own dog but you can still surprise her with the gift.
2006-08-14 07:49:43 · answer #1 · answered by tenzo0 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-09 11:24:18 · answer #2 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-29 06:24:32 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please make sure your Mom is actually ready to give her heart to another dog!
Everyone grieves differently, and she may still not be ready to get another dog if she is still feeling the pain of having had to make that decision 2 years ago.
She also may prefer a young but not puppy-aged dog.
As a rescuer, I will not adopt a dog as a gift, even to family members. Although I always take my rescues back if it doesn't work out, many times people won't refuse the dog (or cat) because they don't want to hurt the giver's feelings, but really don't want the animal and then resent it, never really bonding with it. That's not fair to either the animal or the person who has to live with it.
You're special to try to do this for Mom, but involving her will ensure happiness for her, the dog and you. Like the above writer said, take her with you to meet potential new pets - go line some up that you think would appeal to her! You can also call some local rescue groups or go on-line to www.petfinder.com and key in your city to find them. They'll have their dog's pictures and info on there, as well as whether they are current on vaccinations and spayed or neutered.
Mom will appreciate your consideration and love for her, and will probably be honest with you whether now is the right time or not.
2006-08-14 06:07:38 · answer #4 · answered by gsdmommy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically, it would be a better idea to surprise her by takin' her to a shelter or rescue. That way she can help pick out the dog/puppy.
Bonds are better made before an animal is brought home. What will you do if the puppy you 'surprise' your mom with, isn't something she wants, or has behavorial problems?
2006-08-14 05:57:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Please do not buy a puppy for your mother. The pound sees many many "gift dogs" that did not work out because the recipient did not pick the dog out themselves and never bonded with it.
Do this instead: Go to the pet store and buy a cute dog toy. Wrap it up with a note that says something like: "This toy is NOT your gift it is actually FOR your gift. Let me help you pick out a new special friend." Then talk to your mom about what kind of dog is her dream dog. Then you can go with her to the shelter to pick out the dog of her dreams.
This way she gets what SHE wants, not what YOU want.
Besides many shelters will not adopt a dog to you because you are going to give it away as a gift. My shelter has a firm policy against it.
2006-08-14 06:11:36 · answer #6 · answered by Robin D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could search on the internet, or ads in the newspapers, or if you can find a dog newspaper, they usually have some kind of ads for breeders.
2006-08-14 05:48:19 · answer #7 · answered by beagleowner2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋