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First, why do want a dog? Think carefully - a dog is a big responsibility, and you need to provide food, water, regular veterinary visits, training, a safe home, a stable environment and, most of all, plenty of love. If you can't provide all of the above, you should reconsider for the sake of the dog. Now, if you still want a dog, carefully consider your situation. Research breeds and/or shelters. Decide if a rescue dog and/or a mix would work. There are so many out there who need a good home. DO NOT GET PUPPIES FROM PET STORES, and try not to get them from newspaper advertisements. Or from websites, particularly those advertising more than one breed. By getting puppies from such suppliers, you may be supporting puppymills. Puppymills are basically breeding farms. Animals are viewed as production units. As such, they are abused, starved, denied medical attention, and more. There are some great places to read about puppy mills. Please visit before you go dog hunting. That poor pup in the store may need rescuing in your eyes, but by doing that, you are promoting the abuse of countless animals. Just think about it. Hearts United for Animals This will take you directly to the puppymill pages. Now that you are properly terrified, how do you find a dog? I've included some links. Otherwise, you can do several things. Contact local rescue groups. Find groups interested in your breed on the web. Talk to your veterinarian - maybe he/she can recommend someone. If you are looking for a breeder, talk to the breeder. If they are good, they will answer your questions (in fact, you may learn more than you want to <grin>). And don't get bristley when they ask questions of you. After all, these dogs are their babies, and they don't get placed randomly by good breeders. CorgiAid A wonderful place dedicated to helping corgis/corgi mixes ForPaws Corgi Rescue A great group specializing in the placement of corgis/corgi mixes. Hearts United for Animals: This is Bart's old home! A fabulous facility with a splendid group of angels who refuse to put anyone to sleep. NOTE: Please visit, but always carefully consider your situation before adopting. Animals take lots of love, food, attention and, at times, money. Of course, I hope you do adopt, but make sure you adopt for love, not just for a cute face. Cardigan Welsh Corgi club of America Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of America
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