subject: Are You a Potential Dog Owner? [print this page] If you still want to get a dog (hopefully after much careful consideration), then it's time to visit your local dog shelter. Adopting a dog from the shelter is so much more emotionally satisfying as you will literally be saving the little guy's life. Don't encourage puppy mills when buying a pup from a pet store, obtaining your new best friend from a shelter or a reputable dog breeder are safer, more reliable options.
