I currently live in the bay area(CA) so no out of state please. The puppies can be mixed. I am not necessarily looking for a pure breed. I want to raise the puppie with my kitten I will be getting in a few weeks.
2007-01-08 03:36:02 · 10 answers · asked by kerchinia 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
You should go to the humane society and adopt a puppy, rather than getting one for "free" from a backyard breeder, which just fuels the fire of pet overpopulation which results in the abuse, neglect, abandon, and euthenasia of millions of animals every year.
Getting a puppy, you also cannot predict the size of the dog as an adult. You can more or less guage from the size of the parents, but you never know for sure. You might get a little kleenex-box dog, or a big pony-sized dog.
Going with the humane society, you can get a puppy, but you also have the choice of getting a fixed, vaccinated adult (or young adult) dog. Most cats are fine with adult dogs - in fact, may be less tolerant of hyper active puppies. My 9 month old kitten met a year-old malamute (first time he's seen a dog) last week and they played together fine.
Oh, congratulations on the new family members ;)
2007-01-08 03:51:43 · answer #1 · answered by Zoe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you'd be better off going to an animal shelter, humane society, or breed rescue. The puppies here aren't free to adopt, but they usually have already had some vet work done on them.
No puppy is free. They will need several sets of vaccinations before they turn one year of age, and then they'll need vet work every year after that. They'll also need material items like a crate, a fenced yard or pen if you don't have one already, toys, dishes, and a lot of patience and know-how. I recommend you do lots of research before getting a puppy.
Better yet, consider adopting an adult dog that is already good with cats. You will know their exact size and personality from the start, and some shelter dogs come housetrained. They also won't go through the terrible teething process that puppies go through.
2007-01-08 11:50:49 · answer #2 · answered by Steel 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Look on Craigslist.com or Backpage.com if you're wanting to deal directly with a 'private party'.
The best place to go is petfinder.com. They aren't free, but all of the dogs listed are in shelters, and they DO have puppies. You'll be getting your puppy you want, and you'll be giving a homeless dog another chance as well. The best 'rule of thumb' is that if you can't afford to 'buy' the dog, you can't afford to care for it.
Good luck!
2007-01-08 11:39:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
3-4 feet? What kind are you looking for? That is not a puppy, it's a pony. Follow the advice of other members and look at the shelter.
2007-01-08 12:22:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
"No bigger than three to four feet" (36-48")...tall??? Why not put off getting a puppy for several years? You're really not ready at this time. It's important that the dog match your lifestyle and you're really far from the most basic of that.
2007-01-08 11:50:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
petfinder.com is a online rescue board with a search option to find the right dog for you. They have pure breeds as well.
2007-01-08 11:48:37 · answer #6 · answered by zach s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GO TO THE HUMANE SOCIETY AND SAVE A LIFE
2007-01-08 11:42:00 · answer #7 · answered by Nurse Autumn Intactivist NFP 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh I live there too.
Cool maybe we're neighbors, I sell them I'm a vet just go to alan's pet shop and you'll see me there.
2007-01-08 11:40:30 · answer #8 · answered by OnlyImagine12 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
u should adopt one. look on the internet.
2007-01-08 11:40:32 · answer #9 · answered by xlilslickshortyx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask tina who want to throw hers
2007-01-08 11:38:36 · answer #10 · answered by PETER N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋