adopt a dog
Related Questions & Answers
Results 1-10 from 283 articles
Looking for Affordable Small Baby Dog for Daughter's Bday.
My daughter is turning 14 and she wants to adopt a small dog as her bday gift. She really likes the CockaPoo, Maltese-Poo, Yorkie-Poo, Maltese,Yorkshire ...
Answers
- The best place is to go to PAWS - www.pawschicago.org. They even have postings on their website about the dogs. It is a great facility, the dogs have been tested for...
- Hi there, Just a note that a wheaten Terrier is not a small dog. We have a wheaten in our family and she stands at just above my knee and she is small for the breed. I...
- I do not where you live but city of Chicago has tons of gods for adoption some of them are very expensive breeds all for the price of $50 dollars. Already checked out ...
What Kind of Dog?
Colorado Pug Rescue has lots to adopt. Sometime getting an older dog is better because they are potty trained and already used to being around babies. ...
Answers
- Hey C., I have two little dogs, we have a toy poodle and mini schnauzer. I think that our schnauzer is the best with little ones, they are really sweet and gentle. Lil...
- Hi C.! In my experience, Boxers are some of the best dogs with kids. They are a medium to large breed dog, but they are so gentle and loving. My boxer just loves ba...
- HI, my name is Amber. My daughter will turn 3 in two weeks. I am a dog groomer and grew up with a mother who raised dogs. Here are my suggestions: For a dog with li...
Thinking of Getting a Pet for My 5 Year-old Son.............
Go to your local SPCA and adopt a dog..they can help you find one just right for you...we did it a couple of years ago with great success! They also have a ...
Answers
- If you call the local humane society and give them your specifics they could very well have what you want. Since you want no chewing, an older dog would be best and t...
- Have you thought about getting a dog that is a little older and already potty/house trained? We got our dog from a shelter when she was about 6 mo old. I won't say she...
- Go to your local animal shelter. If you get a dog that's a little older they are much easier to train and some are already house broken. They can tell you there whic...
Dog Biting and Putting Down?
If it were me, I would take the dog to the shelter. Tell Them the reason and let them decide what to do from there. They might adopt the dog out or agree ...
Answers
- Wow! I have children and grandchildren and I am a huge dog lover. BUT.......your children come first. My son was bit by the neighbors dog and he had to get stitches...
- I see a lot of responses to contact animal rescue groups, and I will tell you that most of them, including the humane society, won't take a dog that has bitten. I hav...
- You'll probably get a lot of mixed responses on this, depending on if people are used to dogs and are dog lovers. I myself absolutely love dogs. I certainly would no...
Need Help
We were actually lucky enough to adopt a dog from the Humane Society that LETS my daughter squeeze & hug & lay all over him! And he returns the love by ...
Answers
- I'm afraid I can't offer much advice on this, other than to say that we have the same problem. My parents have 4 dogs. A couple of them are getting old, and one of t...
- we have the same problem,but we don't have a dog with a good temperment like you do. We have a miniature poodle and we cannot trust the children to leave the dog alone...
- when we got a new dog my daughter just wanted to love it and the dog didnt want her to. The dog has never bitten her, she just "warns" her. After a few warnings my d...
21 m.o. "Playing" Rough with Baby Kitty...
May 18, 2009 ... I have a dog and since very early on I taught her how to treat animals. ... Normally, I get really annoyed with shelters that won't adopt to ...
Answers
- Unfortunately I would have to say, find a new home for kitty:-( Your son is a little too young and maybe needs more warning and lessons on having a new pet. Normally...
- Hello J., Unfortunately, kids can be a bit rough with little animals sometimes, but on the bright side, as long as the kitten is not getting hurt, the kitten will t...
- I realize that your son may not understand what he is doing, but its very important that you try to stop this behavior anyway you can. I have a dog and since very ear...
Puppies for Beginners
It took me 3 months to find the perfect dog. I love K-9 shelter in Oxford. They really take the time to make sure that the dog you want to adopt is the ...
Answers
- I strongly recommend a female Boston Terrier. Female dogs are more docile than males and the Boston is a small, sturdy, intelligent (easy to train), playful, loyal dog...
- Go online and look into dog breeds. That way you can determine which small breeds might appeal to you care wise and personality wise. If you're going to the humane...
- We have Dachshunds and they are great with our kids (2.5 and 10 months). However, some dachshunds can be mean so I would really recommend a breeder that you have rese...
Finding the Right Dog
We're adopting from Wayside Waifs tomorrow, we picked out our dog on Sunday, but wanted to come back and watch him with our son again before we made a final ...
Answers
- Hi M., we adopted our dog last summer from the Humane Society of Greater Kansas City, on Parallel Pkwy in KCKS (we found her on petfinders.com). We had a great experi...
- we went with the grandview animal hospital for our dog and LOVE them. for 200 they do all shots, medical needs, and spay and nueter them as well as a free 6 mo. check ...
- We adopted a 6 month old from Scottie Rescue and it was $300.00. You have to remember that they give them all the shots and pay to spay or neuter and that costs money...
Children Are Wanting a Dog
If you are worried about training a puppy go to the humane society and adopt an older dog who is already house broken. Some have even been through obedience ...
Answers
- Well, I think anyone will tell you that labs are the best dogs for children. My brother has a beautiful black lab and my five year old son rides him like a horse, pla...
- We have a bull mastiff which is a huge dog. She is great and their breed is great with kids and wonderful protectors of their homes. I thought her size would bother...
- You did not mention if this would be the first dog (or pet for that matter) and that may make a difference with what you choose. My 3 children want both a dog and a c...
Do You Know Anyone Wanting to Purchase a Puppy?
... will take the pug in and find it a good home, but they won't pay for the dog . ... Seeking Advice on Purchasing a Dog. ... Attempt to Adopt a Small Dog ...
Answers
- I am sorry to hear about your situation. I am sure you are wanting to try to get something for the puppy. I am a pug owner and there is a group called Central Florid...
- I am sorry to hear about your health issues. I hope you get to feeling better very soon. I'll say a prayer for you D.. Is this puppy a boy or girl, do they have shot r...
- how much are you sell the puppy for and is it a boy or a girl?
