There are several places where you can get the perfect new dog, be it an American Pitbull Terrier or some other breed. The most popular places to get you dog are at a Rescue Organization, a Breeder, or a Pet Store.
Before getting your new companion be sure that you know What Breed Is Right For You. There is an intimidating number of dog breeds with very different needs, energy levels, and lifestyles. Make sure you don't get stuck with the wrong pet which would be a bad situation for both you and the dog.
Acquiring Your Dog At A Pet Store:
Please don't buy a dog at a pet store. The vast majority of pet stores that sell dogs get their supply from puppy mills or puppy farms. These are commercial dog breeding facilities concerned only with profits rather than the welfare of the dogs. They almost always keep the animals in very substandard conditions and sometimes in devastating conditions. Do your part to help ensure these types of operations can't make a business for themselves by not buying from them.
Getting Your Pitbull Or Other Dog At A Breeder:
If it is important to you that you get your dog with papers dictating its lineage and authenticity that meets a certain level of breeding standards you should see a reputable breeder.
A good way to find a reputable dog breeder is through the American Kennel Club. Any breeder found through the AKC would be a reliable one. If a local breeder is important try asking your local veterinarian for a well known and trusted breeder. Be careful hunting out a breeder on the internet as many could be dishonest and even falsify papers and are sometimes hardly better than a puppy mill.
Pitbull Rescue Organization - The Best Way To Go:
The American Pitbull Terrier is one of the most abused and abandoned dog breeds there are. Thousands are put down by pounds and rescue organizations every year despite tremendous rescue efforts. If paper work is not particularly important to you as it never has been to me a rescue organization is by far the best and most humane route to take.
Here is a list of places to look for a puppy or adult dog in need of a home.
Dog Saver - A short directory of some rescue organizations located in many cities.
Love Of Breeds - A site with lots of breed information as well as an extensive list of rescue organizations all over the country.
The Missouri Humane Society - Is the local humane society here where I live in Saint Louis, Google the Humane Society along with your city to find a good place near your home.
Adopt A Pet - 1-800-SAVE-A-PET directory of pets in need and rescue organizations by zip code and distance.
Before getting your new companion be sure that you know What Breed Is Right For You. There is an intimidating number of dog breeds with very different needs, energy levels, and lifestyles. Make sure you don't get stuck with the wrong pet which would be a bad situation for both you and the dog.
Acquiring Your Dog At A Pet Store:
Please don't buy a dog at a pet store. The vast majority of pet stores that sell dogs get their supply from puppy mills or puppy farms. These are commercial dog breeding facilities concerned only with profits rather than the welfare of the dogs. They almost always keep the animals in very substandard conditions and sometimes in devastating conditions. Do your part to help ensure these types of operations can't make a business for themselves by not buying from them.
Getting Your Pitbull Or Other Dog At A Breeder:
If it is important to you that you get your dog with papers dictating its lineage and authenticity that meets a certain level of breeding standards you should see a reputable breeder.
A good way to find a reputable dog breeder is through the American Kennel Club. Any breeder found through the AKC would be a reliable one. If a local breeder is important try asking your local veterinarian for a well known and trusted breeder. Be careful hunting out a breeder on the internet as many could be dishonest and even falsify papers and are sometimes hardly better than a puppy mill.
Pitbull Rescue Organization - The Best Way To Go:
The American Pitbull Terrier is one of the most abused and abandoned dog breeds there are. Thousands are put down by pounds and rescue organizations every year despite tremendous rescue efforts. If paper work is not particularly important to you as it never has been to me a rescue organization is by far the best and most humane route to take.
Here is a list of places to look for a puppy or adult dog in need of a home.
Dog Saver - A short directory of some rescue organizations located in many cities.
Love Of Breeds - A site with lots of breed information as well as an extensive list of rescue organizations all over the country.
The Missouri Humane Society - Is the local humane society here where I live in Saint Louis, Google the Humane Society along with your city to find a good place near your home.
Adopt A Pet - 1-800-SAVE-A-PET directory of pets in need and rescue organizations by zip code and distance.
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