Does anyone know how to get a free puppy or pet?

Answer 1

theres usually free animals in the newspaper. I've seen free dogs, free ferrets, free cats and pretty much everything in between.

Answer 2

There is a good reason why the humane society requires people to pay for adopting a pet. People do not value what they are not required to pay or work for.

If you can't even afford the nominal fee for a puppy or pet, then you have no business getting any animal. EVERY animal is entitled to proper medical attention and it is their right BY LAW. Animals are living beings that require yearly checkups and teeth cleanings (under anesthesia). Yes, they do require their teeth be kept clean since they do not brush every day and can develop serious health problems if not kept clean. Immunizations cost money too. And the charge for an office visit to the vet is on top of any treatment. Every pet, sooner or later, gets ill. Sometimes it's serious, sometimes not. But it all costs money to find out and treat. Look at the recent pet food recall. Many people had to take their pets to the vets, spent thousands of dollars, and their pets still died. And you do not have the right to deny medical help to your pet - that is considered abuse and an animal control officer is well within their bounds to cite you for it and haul you into court.

You do not give your age or lifestyle but you'd better do some serious thinking before you take on any pet. Are you gone all day at work or in school? Pets are not like vases or bookends; you can't just set them aside when it's inconvenient, especially a young one like a puppy. When you get home, do you go outside and do things, or are you sedentary and plop yourself in front of the TV? Do you have a home and a yard, or are you in a little condo or apartment? What about the weekends? Would you rather go shopping at the mall or take the puppy to the dog park? Do your kids take up too much of your care and time? A puppy will ADD to that, not detract from it. What about your furniture? Are you ready for clawed and scratched furniture with hair all over? What about bringing in dirt on the floors? Will you be getting an older dog or puppy? If a puppy, are you ready to clean up piddle all over the carpeting and floors until the young one is housetrained? Accidents are inevitable. And you do NOT 'rub their nose in it!' That teaches nothing and is considered cruel. Will you be having a lifestyle change? Will you be moving? Changing jobs? What if you lose your job? Getting married? Going to college? Becoming pregnant? Adopting an animal is a LIFETIME COMMITMENT. Don't adopt one and then decide, "Oh they're too: a) big, b) noisy, c) dirty, d) expensive, e) destructive, f) allergic, g) some other lame excuse. And if you get a youngster, know what breed you are getting and how big they will grow to be. I found my dog at the humane society when some family decided he was "too big." And he was a 90 lb. black lab! Just what did they think he was going to become? A teacup-sized dog?!

Do your homework. And if you adopt, please adopt from a humane society or, even better, a rescue organization. The rescue organization will do a followup visit to ensure there is a good 'fit' between the pet and the family, and you have some recourse if a problem ensues. But do NOT adopt until you have the financial resources to properly provide care for a pet.

Answer 3

A free pet is never free of cost. Besides normal vet costs and food and supplies, getting a free puppy from an unknown breeder can cost you a lot of money if the dog ends up with a problem. Hip Dysplasia does not just affect purebred dogs.
Patella issues can affect any small mix or breed.

If you can't afford the price of an adoption from your local pound then you can't afford to own a pet. Don't be one of those that get a pet and then let it get sick because they can't afford vet care.

Answer 4

Check the newspaper: There are often offers of free puppies or kittens.

But remember that even the free pets cost, in vet expenditures and food.

Good luck!

Answer 5

Go to your local pet shelter. You have to pay a small "donation", usually around $70-$120, but you save a dog from the pound.

Answer 6

What, you can never get a pet free unless the person wants to get rid of it fast.

Answer 7

Watch the classifieds of your local newspaper for ads about recent litters of puppies. Some may even give them away in front of local grocery stores, supermarts, etc.

Answer 8

Check and see if there is a Freecycle in your area. They have people that give away dogs. Everything is free on there. So you could even possiblely find stuff for the dog too. Just have to keep watching it.

Answer 9

There is no such thing as a free pet. They come with a lot of work, vetting, quality food, toys, leashes, collars, training. It is very costly to own a pet when done right.

Answer 10

try your local newspaper or pet stores .. sometimes people post "free to good home" ads in local pet food stores .
Good luck