{"id":24259,"date":"2022-03-25T11:13:52","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:13:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-a-dog\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:13:53","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:13:53","slug":"how-do-you-get-a-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-a-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you get a dog?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-a-dog\/#How_do_you_get_a_dog\" title=\"How do you get a dog?\">How do you get a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-a-dog\/#How_much_does_it_cost_to_adopt_a_dog_from_a_shelter_in_Texas\" title=\"How much does it cost to adopt a dog from a shelter in Texas?\">How much does it cost to adopt a dog from a shelter in Texas?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-a-dog\/#What_is_the_busiest_day_for_animal_shelters\" title=\"What is the busiest day for animal shelters?\">What is the busiest day for animal shelters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-a-dog\/#How_many_dogs_are_in_shelters_in_Texas\" title=\"How many dogs are in shelters in Texas?\">How many dogs are in shelters in Texas?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-a-dog\/#How_do_you_get_a_pet_dog\" title=\"How do you get a pet dog?\">How do you get a pet dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-a-dog\/#How_much_is_a_dog\" title=\"How much is a dog?\">How much is a dog?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_a_dog\"><\/span>How do you get a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Where to get a puppy<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Consider adoption first.  <\/li>\n<li>Find a responsible breeder and visit the premises.  <\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t get a puppy from a pet store.  <\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t believe promises that puppies are home-raised or family-raised  <\/li>\n<li>Avoid the temptation to rescue a puppy mill dog by buying them.  <\/li>\n<li>Do your part: Pledge to help stop puppy mills!<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_it_cost_to_adopt_a_dog_from_a_shelter_in_Texas\"><\/span>How much does it cost to adopt a dog from a shelter in Texas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The fees to adopt a dog in Texas vary by age of the dog and the organization from which you adopt. If you visit a regional shelter or city-run animal care facility, the fees are typically <b>between $50 and $150. If you go through a private rescue, including breed-specific rescues, the fees could be much higher.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_busiest_day_for_animal_shelters\"><\/span>What is the busiest day for animal shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>5-Jul<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_dogs_are_in_shelters_in_Texas\"><\/span>How many dogs are in shelters in Texas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nationwide, the number of pets killed per year dropped from 733,000 to 625,000 in 2019. Of the <b>696,214 dogs and cats that entered Texas shelters last year, 534,260 found homes and 17,605 fewer animals were killed in 2018 compared to 2019.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_a_pet_dog\"><\/span>How do you get a pet dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Your local animal shelter or rescue organization can help you find the right match for your family. There are also breed-specific rescue groups for every breed of dog, including designer or hybrids like labradoodles and puggles. The Shelter Pet Project can help you find a great dog or puppy in your area!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_a_dog\"><\/span>How much is a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Owning a pet isn&#8217;t cheap: In a typical year, the average pet owner spends <b>between $500 and $1,000 for a dog and more than $600 for a cat. If you&#8217;re considering adopting a pet, it&#8217;s good to have a handle on the costs involved in year one and beyond.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do you get a dog?How much does it cost to adopt a dog from a shelter in Texas?What is the busiest day for animal shelters?How many dogs are in shelters in Texas?How do you get a pet dog?How much is a dog? How do you get a dog? 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