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re: I'm in need of a puppy
Posted on 12/1/14 at 2:47 pm to Radiojones
Posted on 12/1/14 at 2:47 pm to Radiojones
Adopt. Ask petsmart when their next adoption day is or call your local shelters.
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Posted on 12/1/14 at 2:47 pm to SabiDojo
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Be careful and don't fall for a puppy just because it's cute and adorable. Genetic traits, both good and bad, are passed down to puppies. Buying from a breeder helps you take some of the uncertainty out of the equation. I hope you're up for the training.
Much much lower chance of genetic risks and issues with mutts. They have what is referred to as "hybrid vigor".
Posted on 12/1/14 at 2:48 pm to Radiojones
Posted on 12/1/14 at 2:49 pm to BayouBandit24
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Much much lower chance of genetic risks and issues with mutts. They have what is referred to as "hybrid vigor".
Health is only one thing to consider. One of the most important is temperament.
Posted on 12/1/14 at 2:50 pm to Deactived
quote:Yeah, we got really lucky with her. She is crate & house trained and loves people. We were thinking of buying a puppy, but this absolutely worked out for the best. Not sure how she found her way to the shelter. No way someone willingly gave this dog up.
damn thats a good looking dog for a petsmart adoption day
Posted on 12/1/14 at 2:52 pm to ForeverLSU02
ARNO in New Orleans is a no-kill shelter and they always have some great dogs.
Posted on 12/1/14 at 2:54 pm to Radiojones
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We just want a good mid sized mutt
go to the pound...
Posted on 12/1/14 at 2:55 pm to Radiojones
quote:Here is a link to their website.
Thank you, we will definitely check there.
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They run updated photos of the dogs available for adoption if you click on the "Adopt" tab on their website. The organization is called "Friends of the Animals" and the adoption house is called "The Dog Adoption House" appropriately enough.
Their goal is to eliminate healthy dogs from being euthanized just because no one knows the dogs are available for adoption.
Their dogs are examined by a vet before they can be adopted and have all required vaccinations including rabies with the rabies tag. Volunteers "foster" their dogs at their homes until they are adopted which means the dogs go "home" at night and the foster person brings the dog back to the Dog House each morning.
We actually had to meet the foster person for our puppy for her approval before we could adopt it. They try to match the dog with the family who wants to adopt. For example, if a dog is not good around small children, they won't let such a family adopt the dog.
This post was edited on 12/1/14 at 3:04 pm
Posted on 12/1/14 at 2:56 pm to Radiojones
You might call around to vets and see if any puppies have come in for their first exams and worming.
Posted on 12/1/14 at 2:56 pm to Radiojones
Is this really something you couldn't figure out on your own?
Posted on 12/1/14 at 2:57 pm to ForeverLSU02
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Dude, go adopt. I was never an advocate of adopting
what in the actual frick?
Posted on 12/1/14 at 2:58 pm to Radiojones
Posted on 12/1/14 at 2:58 pm to MBclass83
Great idea, thank you.
Posted on 12/1/14 at 2:59 pm to Radiojones
Also recommend Dog House on Highland
Posted on 12/1/14 at 3:00 pm to Radiojones
Posted on 12/1/14 at 3:02 pm to Radiojones
adopt
Posted on 12/1/14 at 3:03 pm to rondo
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what in the actual frick?
I never once thought about adopting until my wife suggested it. Before I would always go and buy a puppy, but now I will look to adoption first. Is it really that inconceivable?
Posted on 12/1/14 at 3:04 pm to Radiojones
I have 8 lab mixed puppies. Their 2 weeks old. I'm in Avoyelles parish. They will be ready to pick up a week before Xmas.
Posted on 12/1/14 at 3:07 pm to MudEngineer318
Any idea what they are mixed with?
Posted on 12/1/14 at 3:10 pm to Radiojones
you can check craigslist too for people looking to rehome their dogs. 
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