Hello,
If I take a year off, I plan on buying a puppy so we can adjust to eachother before I'm a 1L. I'm looking at getting a Shih Tzu or a Lhasa Apso (the breeds I had growing up). While I'd love to get a rescue dog, most of the dogs in the local shelters are rather large animals which is not an option as I live in an apartment. Anyone have advice on how to find a breeder and a healthy dog? I want to make sure that I don't get a dog coming from a puppy mill.
Thanks...
There's a bumper sticker which says
The top ten reasons to adopt
were killed in a shelter last yearIf you think it wise and are sure you can offer support and love for their entire lives, adopt. Consider adopting two to keep one another company.
But I implore you, never ever purchase a living, breathing, feeling and thinking individual. Never.
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