<\/span><\/h2>\nWant to Get a Dog?<\/b>Here Are the Best Places to Find Them<\/b><\/p>\n\n- Shelters.<\/li>\n
- Rescue Groups.<\/li>\n
- Breeders.<\/li>\n
- The Internet.<\/li>\n
- Breed Rescues.<\/li>\n
- Newspapers.<\/li>\n
- Pet Stores.<\/li>\n
- Strays.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>Is it better to buy or adopt a dog?<\/span><\/h2>\nAdopting a pet from an animal shelter is much less expensive than buying a pet. Although many shelters and rescue groups have purebred animals, an adopted mixed-breed pet may be healthier than a purebred pet and, therefore, cost less overall.<\/b><\/p>\n
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<\/span>How much should you pay for a dog?<\/span><\/h2>\nHunter refers to this as the initial investment. If you decide to purchase a purebred dog from a breeder, you can expect to spend $500 to $2000, she says. Adopting from a shelter or rescue can cost as little as $50 to $200.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/span>What is the safest way to purchase a dog online?<\/span><\/h2>\nTalk to the breeder on the phone.<\/b> While email will probably be your initial means of communicating, never a buy a puppy unless you’ve spoken directly to the breeder. Breeders who ask to speak on the phone or volunteer their phone number in the first few emails are the most trustworthy.<\/p>\n<\/span>What is the best pet website?<\/span><\/h2>\nThankfully, the web is full of helpful resourceshere are ten of our favorite sites for new owners.<\/b><\/p>\n\n- BringFido.<\/li>\n
- Best Friends Animal Society.<\/li>\n
- Rover.<\/li>\n
- Muttropolis.<\/li>\n
- Amazon.<\/li>\n
- BarkBox.<\/li>\n
- American Kennel Club (AKC)<\/li>\n
- Puppyhood by Purina. One of the cutest websites we’ve ever seenand all about puppies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>What are reliable dog websites?<\/span><\/h2>\n10 Trustworthy Websites All Dog Parents Should Know About<\/b><\/p>\n\n- PET POISON HELPLINE.<\/li>\n
- ASPCA.<\/li>\n
- PETFINDER.<\/li>\n
- AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB (AKC)<\/li>\n
- BRING FIDO.<\/li>\n
- PROUD DOG MOM.<\/li>\n
- ROVER.<\/li>\n
- VETSTREET.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>Which app is best for buying dogs?<\/span><\/h2>\nThe best pet apps for Android<\/b><\/p>\n\n- 11pets.<\/li>\n
- Amazon Shopping.<\/li>\n
- Chewy.<\/li>\n
- Google Search.<\/li>\n
- Rover.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n