008. Finding a Home for a Dog
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This article is from the rec.pets.dogs: Assorted Topics, posted to rec.pets.dogs newsgroup. Maintained by Cindy Tittle Moore with numerous contributions by others.
008. Finding a Home for a Dog
For whatever reason, you may need to find a home for a dog. List everywhere: newspaper, bulletin boards, computer bulletin boards, newsletters, anywhere you like. But limit sharply: don't adopt out if they don't meet standards. Minimal standards: will neuter as soon as the dog's old enough, committed to a 20 year responsibility, they have a home or apartment that permits pets, knowledgeable about dog health and behavior or committed to become so. Do charge a nominal fee unless you know the adopter well; this keeps away those collecting animals for research. (You can donate all or part of the money to animal causes if you like.)
There are many rescue organizations for both purebred and mixed-breed dogs. You should be able to look them up in a local directory listing.
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