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Here's what you should know
before you buy a pet

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	Never buy a pet on impulse. If you are buying a pup, are you prepared to look after it for 15 years? Parrots can live up to 60 years. Know the animal. In the case of dogs, every breed has it's unique characteristics. Make sure the breed you want to bring home suits your lifestyle. If you are buying a pet for your child, be prepared to look after it yourself. Don't expect children to be adults. Having a pet is a wonderful learning experience for a child, but many children are not mature enough to provide all the care a pet needs. You must be prepared to fully care for that pet.
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Here's some things you should know about where to find a pet
( Please spay or neuter your pet because every pet deserves a loving, forever family to grow old with. )

1) Adopting a Pet

2) From a Newspaper Ad

3) From a Pet Store

4) From a Responsible Breeder

Adopting a Pet from a Shelter or Rescue Organization is not for everyone but if you want to help an animal who needs a home then this is the only choice for you.

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You may have reached this site because you saw an ad for a puppy in a newspaper. You should know that responsible breeders don't normally advertise their pups for sale in a newspaper.

Beware of newspaper ads for numerous breeds as good breeders usually will only breed one or two breeds. If you see multiple breeds advertised it may suggest that a puppy broker is behind the ad.

Responsible breeders may sell pets with contracts requiring that the animals be spayed or neutered and they educate buyers about the breed.

No matter who you buy a pet from, you should make sure that they:

Treat the animals properly
Know what they are doing
Care about who buys their animals and will always take them back, if for some reason you can't keep them.

See Responsible Breeder for more tips

Pet stores cater to impulsive buyers. Never buy a pet without first thinking through the commitment you are about to make.

Some pet stores ask no questions of prospective buyers to ensure responsible, lifelong homes for the pets they sell.

You should know that pet store dogs are often churned out by mass-breeding facilities known as puppy mills.

Few pet stores will ever admit selling animals bred in puppy mills. Be wary of claims by pet store staff that they sell animals only from breeders that the store has "personally inspected." Can they prove that claim, or is that just something the boss told them to say.

Dogs are not the only species mass-bred for sale. Cats, birds, rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, reptiles, hamsters, and gerbils also are common victims of the commercial pet industry. Currently, 17 states have "pet lemon laws" that require stores to refund the purchase price or replace a puppy with congenital or hereditary defects.

To find a responsible breeder, you can talk with veterinarians, seek out local dog and cat clubs, or search the Internet. Be sure to read up on the breed you're considering before visiting a breeder. That way, you'll know what to look for and what questions to ask.

Look for a breeder who demonstrates they know about the breed. They will know how to breed to reduce the likelihood of genetic defects. Puppies and kittens from professional breeders receive early socialization and training to make them better pets. Selling animals for economic gain is not the goal of responsible breeders; improving their animals, their bloodlines, and the breed is the primary incentive.

Responsible breeders sell directly to potential buyers, not through an intermediary. This way they have a chance to screen out ignorant to irresponsible buyers.

Responsible breeders sell pets with contracts requiring that the animals be spayed or neutered and will educate buyers about the breed. They will remain available after the sale for support; and take back pets who don't work out. Be careful, too, of those who breed, sell, and promote "fad" and physically challenged breeds.

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