Where did you aquire your dog(s)?

I have had my dog since the day he was born. I had a pure breed chow female. She got pregnany and had 9 puppies. They were all girls but one. The boy had a problem, she had trouble getting him out so we had to help her then he wasnt breathing. So we did everything to get him going. Finally he did. And after that I decided I wanted to keep that one and get rid of the others. So we did and I have had him ever since. Hes gonna be 6 this year.

I found my cross breed Jack Russell puppy on the cold deserted streets last December. It was a cold wintry 2a.m. walking back to my apartment when I saw him shivering in a plastic bag. Hungry and too weak to walk all the way with me, I carried him back. Initially, he felt very insecured as he would simply eat non stop (afraid that he might be abandoned again and don't when the next meal is coming). It also took some time before he would go out and take walks with me for nature call - just would not go out without a leash attached to him and me. It is just so pitiful.

I got mine from my relatives, it was still a pup when my uncle gave it to me. It's a cross-breed of Shi Tzu and Poodle. Has the character of a poodle and the physical attribute of a Shi Tzu, and I consider it as a constant companion when I'm at home..

I got my two dogs from registered breeders of that breed..I knew exactly what I wanted thats why I chose that way.

I have 4 chihuahua. First I got it from my friend and really love them. From 1 couple now I have 2 puppies now. they're so cute..

I have 2 dogs, my oldest I got from an acquaintance that was going to bring him to a shelter because his wife had had a baby and couldn't deal with both the baby & the dog anymore. I just had to have him he was the cutest thing, that was 9 years ago. My youngest was a rescue from the OSPCA, she was seized twice by them within 6 months. She was seized the first time from a dog sled operation in which none of the animals were taken care of properly. Then she was seized a 2nd time from her 2nd owners because she was basically "crated" and ignored. I found her while searching the OSPCA website (I was looking for a new companion for my eldest because he had lost his play-mate six months prior). I fell in love with her big ears & blue eye immediately and couldn't wait to meet her to see how her demeanor was especially since she was only 6 months old. When I met her I knew right off the bat that she was a perfect match for my eldest & our family so I gave her her "forever home".

We got our dog, Franklin, from a rescue group, which had rescued him from a pound. I liked getting him this way, because they foster the dogs in peoples homes, so they can tell you a little bit more about their temperement than you would find out at a shelter. He's a medium sized mix-breed and the first dog I've ever had, and I feel I got really lucky getting such a good dog. He's very well behaved and has learned lots of tricks because he is so eager to please (... and really likes dog treats).

The very first dog I ever got myself was at the shelter because she was going to be put down the next day and I couldn't live with myself if I were to let that happen. She turned out to be one of the BEST dogs ever! Then we got two cocker spaniels at two different places, both were breeders however back yard breeders in which one was a rescue. Then we had taken in a chihuahua who was in need of a home for the owner couldn't keep it thanks to the landlord, one we took in was a stray and found him a good home, the german shepherd and the lab was from a breeder, and our now german shepherds are from a breeder and two chihuahua mix puppies are from a breeder rescue.

I don't have any pets at the moment. The last dogs I had, Gunther and Daphne, Mini-Schnauzers, were rescues. I got them from a Mini-Schnauzer rescue in Georgia. They were both older (8 and 9) and had to be adopted together. I saw them and just fell in love. I chose to adopt an older dog (dogs) because I don't particularly like the option of training a puppy. Older dogs are usually house-trained and leash-trained. Mine were just perfect. They loved going for rides in the car, loved going for walks. Daphne played like a puppy almost. Gunther was a little different. He didn't really know how to play. And he always looked a little sad. But he was with me all the time. If I got up and left a room, he came, too. Both were such sweet old souls. They were 12 and almost 13 when they passed away. I am sure they would have lived longer if they had been taken care of the 8 years I didn't have them. I would adopt an older dog again, too. I was so worth it!

My family adopted our dog from the humane society 9 years ago. We just fell in love with him and he became part of the family. :]

Our dog is a golden retriever. I was in contact with a breeder who was planning a litter and I was going to get one of her pups for $600 but the humane society happened to get a golden in so we adopted her instead. She was a frequent flier at the humane society- this was her third time in in as many years and I have no idea why- she is an absolute sweetheart and we are so happy to have her. My favorite way to get animals is from the humane society or a rescue because they are unwanted and need love. That said, when I am looking for a pet, I do also check the pet stores and if I have a specific breed in mind I will also look for breeders- the golden was the first time I had done that but my husband and daughter want a smaller dog this time so I may look for a specific breed again. Cats I have always gotten from "oopsie" pet owners...I guess they are generally easier to find...?

I get all my pets from a shelter or rescue, there are to many pets being killed because there isnt any homes for them. For every dog bought from a pet shop or breeder is 1 less place for a dog in a shelter. So thousands of dogs are put to sleep by shelters because there is no place for them to go. Yes Im an animal activist! Jimmy

I bought my dog from petland. She is a puggle that is so cute. The reason i bought is because u wont find a dog like this in a shelter.

my relative gave it to me as a gift! =)

s i have a dog i got him from my friends house we really LOVE her and treat her as my own sister and very fond of her

yeahhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!! from my point of view sphered is thw awesome bread !!! den dont know much about it ?? bcoz i dont take care of him !!!