Did you buy your dog or did you get her/him from the pound?

Question

Everyone says that you should always get your pup from the pound. To be honest, I bought my pup. Did you get your pup from the pound or did you buy her from a breeder??

My cat was neglected for the first 6 years of hre life. We gave her a good home!!

Answer 1

Boils down to "different strokes".
If a person is looking for a good companion dog breed, gender, registration, etc,etc are not the important issues. Look for a dog that you would LIKE to spend ten years of your life with. This can be a rescue, a pet store, or a dog from a breeder. Just get a dog that you can bond with.
If you want a dog for a particular reason, then the choices become more limited.
If I need a dog to help me get the cows to the milking barn in the morning then I should probably be looking for a Heeler of one breed or another. Under those circumstances a purebred from a good breeder might save me a lot of time, trouble, and money (sometimes cheap is not the least expensive).
If a person wants to play dog games then the choices become even more limited. With some games only specific breeds are allowed, with others the dog must be registered with this organization or that organization.
Everyones needs are a little different, so everyones answer to this question needs to be a little different

Answer 2

It doesnt matter either way. It depends in what you are looking for in a breed. I have 3 dogs. All three of them from a breeder, but i also had a puppy from the pound. The only difference is really the price. Sometimes older dogs from the pound can be bad because they were abused and are traumatised for life. But I did have a special connection with my little pound puppy, she was my best friend. My other dogs are great too. There really isnt a difference. One of my dogs has a genetic balimic like problem but that is because of family breeding. Like sister and brothers babies have pups. But Either way it doesnt matter. I love all of my dogs equally, whether they are from a breeder or the pound.

Answer 3

One we bought from a breeder, the other we adopted. Different pros and cons with both. The one we bought (German Shepherd) had some aggression issues because that's how she was bred. She was also pricey ($1250) and has had a ton of medical issues. One the plus side, she is extremely trainable and a good guard dog. The other one we adopted (Beauceron or French Shepherd) was abused so he is scared to death of everything. However, he is an extremely rare breed that would normally be very expensive but we got him for a donation price (I think we paid $300- they said $10 would do!). He's also extremely sweet and loving. I don't think you should feel guilty about buying a dog. It can be really hard to find just what you're looking for in a shelter dog.

Answer 4

Adopting a pet is a great idea, however, when you adopt a pet in most cases, you do not have the opportunity to breed them, because the pet has been spayed or neutered.

I think this decision should be up to the person who wants to have a pet to love and care for.

I have a 1 year old shitzu that I purchased, I did not buy her to breed. I bought her, because she was a beautiful animal, and I knew I could give her a loving home. However, one day, I might decide to breed her, and I want that to be an option if I decide to do so.

I don't think you made a mistake by buying your pet. That is your choice. Also, when you adopt a pet, you cant always find exactly what you want. Pet shelters are a great idea, and I admire those who will go and adopt an animal just to know it is loved and taken care of.

In my opinion when you are in the market for a new pet, it should all be up to you. Congrats on your new puppy, and I'm sure it is exactly what you wanted or else you wouldnt have bought it. All animals need loving homes, whether they are adopted or purchased.

Answer 5

I have adopted all of my animals from the local humane society. I worked there for several years and now take care of animals at the local animal control facility in my spare time. I have nothing against people who buy their animals. I do wish that people would spend time checking out local shelters and rescue groups before they go out and spend a lot of money on an animal. There are so many animals who need homes, many of which are a recognized breed. The only thing they don't come with is paper confirmation of their breed. I don't quite understand paying $500 or more for a piece of paper. But to each his own. Glad you could give a neglected cat a good home.

Answer 6

I would take all the unwanted dogs home from the pound if i could. But the pups that you buy want a home too, and if you buy them at least you can guarantee there going to get the right owner and home and never end up in the pound.

Answer 7

I bought mine because I wanted a certain type and I am disabled, so I cannot go to shelters and search alot. I did make sure that the lady I got my pup from was NOT a big time mass puppy mill breeder. I am so very against that!

Ask friends, look at the paper in your area, Call shelters in your area. You will find the right one. Avoid "Petsmart" and stores like that. They buy from those terrible puppy mills.

Good luck!!!

Answer 8

I got my dog from a rescue and she is wonderful! Sure she has some issues but then again don't they all?! I also didn't have the time to go through the puppy stage and wanted a more self sufficient dog. I just couldn't rationalize spending a butt load of money on a dog from a breeder when there such amazing loving dogs at rescues and shelters.

Answer 9

I bought both of my girls - I have a Champion Bloodline Doberman and A Champ Great Dane - I just wanted a purebred dog - that if i wanted to breed i could - one reason i wanted pure breed and paid for my dogs - is because they both came with a 2 year health guarantee and they were breed to perfect health and good genes, I used to be a vet tech and i saw my share of animals that needed good homes and ones at the pound but it was my personal choice to do what i did - and when i breed my Great Dane i had a couple go off on me saying that it was a shame i was bringing more animals in this world and making money off them - i told her if she knew anything about breeding - you DONT make money and any money that i did make was getting donated to a local shelter - so you do what you want sweety and don't worry about what anyone else thinks!! :)

Answer 10

sometimes pound dogs are infected with diseases and stuff. it would be really cool if someone bought them, but some people just cant. Like a mom of little kids, or someone who cant afford medicine. My mom got my cat sophie from a pound. Well, not really a pound. More like a lady with a whole bunch of baby cats. (like 16 kittens, alot of different mothers) i got my cat tulip from one of my friends. She brought the baby kitten to girl scouts(this is when i was in girl scouts) and i asked my mom if i coulld get it. she said "if dad says yes" well, thats basicly a no. so i cryed and cryed then, a few days later at christmas i got a little black kitten and a look closer and it was MY little black kitten!! :)

I got my dog from a professinal breeder (of border collies) who's new breed ***** got out and "mixed with the austrailin cheperd aross the street" she olny costed about 75$. now weve got a sheep dog, (and she's got plenty of work to do!)