Question: how to go about buying a dog?
Answer: Consider adoption first. ... , Find a responsible breeder and visit the premises. ... , Don't get a puppy from a pet store. ... , Don't believe promises that puppies are "home-raised" or "family-raised" ... , Avoid the temptation to "rescue" a puppy mill dog by buying them. ... , Do your part: Pledge to help stop puppy mills!