The biggest benefit of adopting a dog is that you may literally be saving that animal's life. But it doesn't stop there. You also get the benefits (in most cases) of a pet that is already:
- Spayed or Neutered
- Vet Checked
- Vaccinated
- Micro-chipped
- Trained (to some degree)
- Licensed
All this and it's far less expensive than buying a dog. It doesn't matter whether you're looking for a purebred, mixed breed, adult or puppy. Most shelters have many quality mixes and purebreds of all ages to choose from. Even the hip hybrids like Labradoodles and Pekipoos. You might even find a Chinese Crested Cattle Dog or Griffon Shepherd. You'll never know until you go take a look. There are also rescues that specialize in specific breeds. Check out sites like petfinder.com and dogsindanger.com for more information and to search for dogs available across the country.