Please adopt your pets from a shelter. In California alone, over half a MILLION pets are euthanized each YEAR - just in California! Many pure-bred dogs are surrendered to shelters so even if you want a pure-breed, check with your shelter or that breed's rescue organization! Most breeds have one dedicated to their dogs.
Then, before considering adopting an animal, PLEASE watch this video. It tells the story of all the "pets" who should be in a loving home but are surrendered to shelters who cannot find homes for them: Brightlion | In Hope
