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I also recall when puppies were readily available. Someone you knew was always giving away puppies or kittens.
Now, due to the success of spay/neuter programs-puppies are not as numerous. At the animal shelters near me, you have to be carefully screened and placed on a waiting list to get a pup. The shelters actually keep the puppies away from the general adoption floor. The pups are basically adopted before they enter the building, due to the waiting list.
The S&N program (IMO)has really opened the door for these back-yard breeders and flippers. Puppy demand has made them a valuable commodity. I've talked to people at the shelter, they were ready to adopt a puppy and were turned away. It's very tempting to go the CL route, when you really want a pup.
The shelters are crammed with adult dogs. I, personally, do not adopt adult dogs. I have been very successful forming bonds with pups that are not possible with an adult dog. So, I understand the desire to start with a pup.
Now, due to the success of spay/neuter programs-puppies are not as numerous. At the animal shelters near me, you have to be carefully screened and placed on a waiting list to get a pup. The shelters actually keep the puppies away from the general adoption floor. The pups are basically adopted before they enter the building, due to the waiting list.
The S&N program (IMO)has really opened the door for these back-yard breeders and flippers. Puppy demand has made them a valuable commodity. I've talked to people at the shelter, they were ready to adopt a puppy and were turned away. It's very tempting to go the CL route, when you really want a pup.
The shelters are crammed with adult dogs. I, personally, do not adopt adult dogs. I have been very successful forming bonds with pups that are not possible with an adult dog. So, I understand the desire to start with a pup.
