Dog Wanted (Cincinnati, Urbana: sale, homes, buy)

[chancelace]

I am looking to add a dog to my family, but having a hard time. We've decided on a Pug and actually found one at Petland in Lewis Center. However, they wanted $3,000 and that was the sale price. I didn't want to spend that much. So, I'm hoping someone could provide information on where to look. I've searched the Humane Society (mainly Pit Bull mixed) and even a Pug website. However, I don't feel comfortable purchasing a dog on the internet (and I read the breeder had a bad reputation in Cincinnati). Anyway, I'd appreciate if someone could point me in the right direction.

Thank you

[Jbeechuk]

Never buy a dog over the web....a sure thing it's from a puppy mill. Personally, anyone who sells a dog for profit is evil. Plenty of good dogs in shelters who need good forever homes. Please don't get obsessed with a particular type.

Oh, and Petland is gets all their dogs from puppy mills. Google them and you will see. Please don't support them.

[Natural510]

There are many rescues in addition to the Humane Society with plenty of dogs who need homes, but if you're looking for a particular type, you'll be paying quite a bit and very likely from a mill as Jbeechuk stated. So, it depends how dead-set you are on a Pug or whether you're open to just having a great dog at the house. We got ours from Barely Used Pets in Urbana, and they usually have 20-30 dogs available at any time, including puppies.

[chancelace]

Thank you

[WRnative]

Check Craig's List for owners looking for good homes for dogs for free or modest "rehoming fee," whatever that is?

https://columbus.craigslist.org/pet/5210108233.html

https://columbus.craigslist.org/pet/5210919170.html

As you can see, many of the available dogs already have incurred significant vet fees for neutering, etc.

There are hundreds of pages. I just went through a couple of them.

You also could post and describe your preference.

Perhaps consider a contract that says you could return the dog after a specified period if it doesn't have the right temperament for you or if it has some undisclosed condition.

Please let us know where you found your dog.

[jkskristine]

I would look into an Ohio based pug rescue or www.petfinder.com. I agree with everyone else - stay away from Petland. I've heard numerous stories about how unhealthy the animals are that they sell. I don't agree that people that breed and sell dogs are evil, but it is expensive. They are many dogs (and cats) that need a good home, why not look there first.

[woxyroxme]

I would second going to a shelter or a rescue, my dapple dachshund came from a rescue and was a puppy mill reject, and is the sweetest dog. The sub humans that run the puppy mills are the lowest of the low and deserve a good crack down, they are all about the almighty dollar and treat living creatures like merchandise and care little about their animals. It's a shame because those dogs deserve a loving home too.

[chancelace]

Thank you all. I'm going to look into your suggestions and give an update later.