Humane Society of the United States

Humane Society of the United States is a nonprofit organization that promotes animal welfare. The organization is based in Washington, DC and managed by Paul G. Irwin. Its official home on the web is http://www.hsus.org

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Are you thinking about getting a Puppy? Check out The Humane Society...

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From: healthy-dog-tips.blogspot.com

Thinking about buying a puppy?

If you buy a dog over the Internet, at a pet store or through a newspaper ad, your new pooch may very well be from a puppy mill—a mass dog breeding operation. Protect yourself from scams and don't be fooled into buying an overpriced, possibly sick puppy. Resource: http://www.hsus.org/

> Choosing the Right Dog Large or small? Energetic or laid back? Younger or older? Decide what characteristics are most important to you and your family before you adopt. It will help ensure that the bond with your new pooch will last a lifetime. Read more...

> Adopting from an Animal Shelter Looking for your perfect match? Hundreds of hopeful—and hopelessly cute—pooches of all shapes, sizes, breeds and personalities are waiting for adoption at your local animal shelter.
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> Finding a Good Breeder If you've already checked local shelters and breed adoption groups but still haven't found your perfect purebred pooch, your next step may be to contact a reputable breeder. Read more...

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