| Are you looking for a new dog? There are many | | | | Rescue Organizations |
| places out there where you can get one. But first | | | | Rescue organizations work towards finding families |
| you should research about the reputation of the | | | | for homeless dogs. Some groups are also |
| organization or the person from where you are | | | | dedicated to specific dog breeds. They keep the |
| getting the dog and then buy one. Also check out | | | | dogs in foster homes until they find a suitable |
| the area where the dogs are being kept. In this | | | | home for them. If you look for a dog in one of |
| way you can be sure that your dog is coming | | | | the rescue organizations, be prepared to answer |
| from a healthy environment or not. | | | | lost of questions because these organizations are |
| Some places where you can find dogs are | | | | usually very selective in giving away the dogs to |
| discussed below: | | | | the right families. |
| Animal Shelters | | | | Reputable Breeders |
| Animal shelters are a good place to start your | | | | If you are looking for a purebred dog, consult a |
| search. Though mostly you will find mixed breed | | | | reputable dog breeder. Make sure that the |
| dogs there but if you look hard enough you can | | | | premises where the dogs are kept is clean and |
| find a pure breed too. Most of the dogs in animal | | | | the animals are healthy. |
| shelters are socialized and trained, but some might | | | | Where not to get a dog? |
| not be. It is better to talk about it to the shelter's | | | | Do not purchase any dog from the pet store as |
| staff to get the idea about the dog's background. | | | | they serve the puppy mills and you in an effort |
| There are also online resources for this purpose | | | | to rescue the dog from there will end up |
| too. | | | | supporting this industry indirectly. |