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I'm ready to find a dog companion. I don't know if it's frowned upon here but I'm staying away from shelters since all their dogs are spayed or neutered. Because of that, I'm looking in Craigslist for now, but haven't had much luck.

What other sites/places can I use to find my future companion?
 
I got my boy after finding a puppy listing on ebay classifieds. Be very cautious over internet puppies though and never send money electronically or without seeing the puppy in person.

There's actually been an uptick in internet animal scams since covid started, preying on people lonely at home looking for a new furry companion to see them through the isolation.

Oh, and selling animals is actually against Craigslist's ToS. They allow rehoming, but puppy ads are banned and reportable due to the high probability of scamming and the ethics of puppymills and backyard breeders using animals as income sources.
 
dartel said:
I got my boy after finding a puppy listing on ebay classifieds. Be very cautious over internet puppies though and never send money electronically or without seeing the puppy in person.

There's actually been an uptick in internet animal scams since covid started, preying on people lonely at home looking for a new furry companion to see them through the isolation.

Oh, and selling animals is actually against Craigslist's ToS. They allow rehoming, but puppy ads are banned and reportable due to the high probability of scamming and the ethics of puppymills and backyard breeders using animals as income sources.
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Just took a quick look at ebay classifieds. No one uses that anymore :/
 
I guess one question would be, how far are you willing to travel, and do you have your own transportation? Both of my girls came from craigslist. I purchased my mutt my myself, and a zoo friend of mine purchased my newfie. My newfie was never intended to be mine, but one thing lead to another and eventually I got her.

Are you looking for a puppy or an adult dog? There are plenty of puppies on "for sale" websites like Lancaster Puppies. You should also be able to find plenty of breeders around your local area through Google business recommendations. I would watch the reviews though. Many of them in my area are suspiciously highly rated. If all the reviews are one post reviewers, then I'd assume they are paying for ratings. Also, don't be afraid to ask about spay and neuter contracts. If they question why you're against them usually an argument about "Not altering "God's" creatures" seems to stop further inquiry about it. Also, make sure the parents are on site. A basket of puppies without their parents being visible is a major red flag.

Lastly, time. Don't jump on the first dog that is for sale and seems to fit the majority of your criteria. Thoroughly weigh your options, and don't be afraid to pass up a dog you find suspicious.
 
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FloofyNewfie said:
I guess one question would be, how far are you willing to travel, and do you have your own transportation? Both of my girls came from craigslist. I purchased my mutt my myself, and a zoo friend of mine purchased my newfie. My newfie was never intended to be mine, but one thing lead to another and eventually I got her.

Are you looking for a puppy or an adult dog? There are plenty of puppies on "for sale" websites like Lancaster Puppies. You should also be able to find plenty of breeders around your local area through Google business recommendations. I would watch the reviews though. Many of them in my area are suspiciously highly rated. If all the reviews are one post reviewers, then I'd assume they are paying for ratings. Also, don't be afraid to ask about spay and neuter contracts. If they question why you're against them usually an argument about "Not altering "God's" creatures" seems to stop further inquiry about it. Also, make sure he parents are on site. A basket of puppies without their parents being visible is a major red flag.

Lastly, time. Don't jump on the first dog that is for sale and seems to fit the majority of your criteria. Thoroughly weigh your options, and don't be afraid to pass up a dog you find suspicious.
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Whats the most dice roll online dog buying site so we are warned?
 
If you stop in to your local groceria or feed store, there's almist always a bulletboard with local public notices. Often someone is giving away a litter, and that means you get to see mom, at least, so you can get an idea of size and shape of the adults they will be.
 
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