If you're looking for a new pet--dog, cat, bird, hedgehog, ferret--be sure to check your local shelter or humane society first. Thousands of wonderful dogs are looking for homes, and yours could be just the right one.We adopted a dog from our local shelter in November and she's been a wonderful addition to our family. At just about a year old, she was already house trained and knew all the basics for how to behave--a great situation for me, since I knew I wouldn't have time to do right by a puppy.
Just take a few minutes to google animal shelters, and you might find exactly the pet you're looking for.
