It's NWR, but Pet related...my contribution for today

I don't have any places...but be careful and do your research. I know several people who adopted beautiful dogs, who ended up having health/mental problems.

Good luck!!!

EXCITING!!!!!!

Do you know what size/type of dog you're looking for? If you're in an apartment, you might want to consider a smaller, less active dog --

Do you want to adopt or go through a breeder?

(I have PUPPY fever as opposed to baby fever)

eta - how could you get my hopes up like that?

my friends just got a poodle and named her Shakira so cute...but a lit too girly for me.

I like bulldogs myself!

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Posted by JanuaryBride06

EXCITING!!!!!!

Do you know what size/type of dog you're looking for? If you're in an apartment, you might want to consider a smaller, less active dog --

Do you want to adopt or go through a breeder?

(I have PUPPY fever as opposed to baby fever)

eta - how could you get my hopes up like that?

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1. Need a smaller one as my mom is terribly afraid! However, we have an apartment with a yard!

2. Adopt

3. Puppy Fever

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Posted by JessicaM.

my friends just got a poodle and named her Shakira so cute...but a lit too girly for me.

I like bulldogs myself!

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not a fan of a yapping dog...LOL....if she's anything like shakira...she yaps!

that is awesome! I love that you are going to adopt! More people should.

There are a few places on LI that I know about.

Also there are breed specific rescue organizations on the internet. Do you know what type of breed you want? Do you care?

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Posted by itslaurie.

that is awesome! I love that you are going to adopt! More people should.

There are a few places on LI that I know about.

Also there are breed specific rescue organizations on the internet. Do you know what type of breed you want? Do you care?

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nope don't have anything specific in mind...just a cutie that needs a home, that's small/medium and doesn't 'Yap' too much

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Posted by ChrissynRicky

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Posted by itslaurie.

that is awesome! I love that you are going to adopt! More people should.

There are a few places on LI that I know about.

Also there are breed specific rescue organizations on the internet. Do you know what type of breed you want? Do you care?

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nope don't have anything specific in mind...just a cutie that needs a home, that's small/medium and doesn't 'Yap' too much

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yapping bothers you....how's the view from your glass house...

http://www.petfinder.org/

http://www.nsalamerica.org/

http://www.littleshelter.com/

http://www.ligreyhound.org/

http://www.saveapetli.com/

http://www.1-800-save-a-pet.com/

http://dogrescue.meetup.com/cities/us/ny/

Sita's pups


too big, but I love these guys


I'm diggin his name...Clive so cute for a doggie

OMG I want them all.

DH and I also want a dog (and his daughter REALLY wants one).

My vote is for a Golden Retriever, but I know he also likes German Shepards.

i dont mean to bust a bubble cause i am genuniely happy for you and your decision, but i want to point out some things i didnt realize before we got our dog.

i ADORE my dog - he is really my best friend - but it can be so much work and very frustrating @ times.

cheech is a complete brat - he has a strong personality. he is not 'bad' he is just a b!tch and has identity crisis. i swear my dog thinks he is a person.
he is sometimes worse than a child because he cannot speak and i dont always know whats wrong, or what he wants.

we cant go away for a weekend w/o making arrangements for a sitter, etc.

i only say all these things because i genuinely love animals - and i think that sadly this is often why there are so many homeless pets - because people bring home a cute little puppy and the next thing you know they are a handful and it becomes too much.

honestly - my advice is to go to and get an adult dog that is not too old. they will already be housebroken and the tough stuff will be out of the way. also - if your not into pedgirees there are so many great pets available @ the pound.

hope your heart and home is big enough. my next dog will not be a puppy - it will be a dog that just needs love and a home.
good luck

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Posted by mtdr1106

i dont mean to bust a bubble cause i am genuniely happy for you and your decision, but i want to point out some things i didnt realize before we got our dog.

i ADORE my dog - he is really my best friend - but it can be so much work and very frustrating @ times.

cheech is a complete brat - he has a strong personality. he is not 'bad' he is just a b!tch and has identity crisis. i swear my dog thinks he is a person.
he is sometimes worse than a child because he cannot speak and i dont always know whats wrong, or what he wants.

we cant go away for a weekend w/o making arrangements for a sitter, etc.

i only say all these things because i genuinely love animals - and i think that sadly this is often why there are so many homeless pets - because people bring home a cute little puppy and the next thing you know they are a handful and it becomes too much.

honestly - my advice is to go to and get an adult dog that is not too old. they will already be housebroken and the tough stuff will be out of the way. also - if your not into pedgirees there are so many great pets available @ the pound.

hope your heart and home is big enough. my next dog will not be a puppy - it will be a dog that just needs love and a home.
good luck

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i appreciate the honest feedback....we are 99.9% sure we're getting an adult dog...just has tob e 'small' in size

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Posted by ChrissynRicky

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Posted by mtdr1106

i dont mean to bust a bubble cause i am genuniely happy for you and your decision, but i want to point out some things i didnt realize before we got our dog.

i ADORE my dog - he is really my best friend - but it can be so much work and very frustrating @ times.

cheech is a complete brat - he has a strong personality. he is not 'bad' he is just a b!tch and has identity crisis. i swear my dog thinks he is a person.
he is sometimes worse than a child because he cannot speak and i dont always know whats wrong, or what he wants.

we cant go away for a weekend w/o making arrangements for a sitter, etc.

i only say all these things because i genuinely love animals - and i think that sadly this is often why there are so many homeless pets - because people bring home a cute little puppy and the next thing you know they are a handful and it becomes too much.

honestly - my advice is to go to and get an adult dog that is not too old. they will already be housebroken and the tough stuff will be out of the way. also - if your not into pedgirees there are so many great pets available @ the pound.

hope your heart and home is big enough. my next dog will not be a puppy - it will be a dog that just needs love and a home.
good luck

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i appreciate the honest feedback....we are 99.9% sure we're getting an adult dog...just has tob e 'small' in size

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enjoy your new bundle of happy!!!


best of luck!