I don't care what kind of dog I get as long as it has a tail, legs and barks. My sister suggested a beagle, my brother a labrador retriever and my daddy a boxer. My mom want a wiemaraner. I JUST WANT A DOG!!! I have been praying for 1 4 about 4 years now. c'mon, somebody help me plz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-08-19 07:34:31 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
If you need a "cheap dog" can you afford to take proper care of it? Dogs are expensive to take care of properly. Quality food is not cheap. Vet care is not cheap. What will you do WHEN the dogs gets ill or injured? The dog will need a vet. Will you be able to take it?
2006-08-19 07:43:17 · answer #1 · answered by Stick to Pet Rocks 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The initial cost of an animal pales in comparison to the cost to care for the animal over its lifespan. You need to consider: shots, worming, license, neutering/spaying, grooming, training, food, toys, shelter & accessories (leash/harness/collar etc).
A dog needs a good responsible owner, first and foremost. A dog isn't a toy. It is a living creature that YOU are responsible for. Are you willing to take care of it emotionally, physically and financially for the next 10-15 years?
Perhaps instead of rushing out to grab the first "free" or "cheap" dog you find, you can volunteer to work in an animal shelter. They can always use the help, you can be around tons of animals, and you can learn about proper responsible pet ownership...all at the same time. Plus, you can help make a real difference in the lives of unwanted/abandoned animals.
2006-08-19 08:15:03 · answer #2 · answered by champloo4unme 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Petfinder. They have a list of all the dogs avaialble through rescues and shelters across North America. There is usually a small adoption fee to cover spay or neutering and routine shots. You can do a search by breed, size etc. for your area.
2006-08-19 07:42:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can search newspaper ads, look at the shelters, check petfinder.com A dog is a huge responsibility. Do you just want a cute puppy and then when it gets bigger, you willl toss it aside for a new one? Make sure you are responsible enough to own and care for a dog.
2006-08-19 07:52:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-02 07:11:44 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the City Pound - or check your Newspapers Classified Ads - people post ads to sell dogs all the time - sometimes there are even ads for FREE puppies !!!
As for me I thing Mutts make the best dogs - full bred dogs are too expensive
I had a poodle mixed dog -got her for FREE- she was the cutest thing ever & was so smart - I miss Tootsie Pop !!!
2006-08-19 07:46:13 · answer #6 · answered by Photogra-mama 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can look into your local paper in the classifieds some say free to good home or dogs for cheap etc... go to your local animal shelter and look to adopt. or go to a local pet store/dog store. your best bet would be the news paper or animal shelter because the pet stores can cost a cupple hundred bucks
2006-08-19 07:42:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rescues are the best places. Please do some more research other than "I want a dog" different dogs have different personality traits that may not be compatible with your life style. Dogs are not cheap they require the same long term care a child that never leaves home requires
2006-08-19 07:52:18 · answer #8 · answered by jeep.mama 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
don't get a cheap dog, if a dog is cheap, no matter what kind it is, then it usually means that it is coming from a bad breeder, and there can be many problems with the dog, such as it's training and also health problems, just look for a good breeder
2006-08-19 07:41:03 · answer #9 · answered by wrathfulrevenant 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest you go to the local animal shelter and choose a dog from there. I have a beagle, and she is very friendly and intelligent.
2006-08-19 07:42:43 · answer #10 · answered by kittykins 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋