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where did you get/buy/adopt your pet?

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Latest post on 14 April 2011 - 13:01

i am looking on dubizzle but dont feel entirely comfortable with some of the postings on there. i've also heard so many horror stories about "pet stores" here that i'm too scared to even think of going that route.

i want a small dog. something i can love & kiss & cuddle to death!

any suggestions?

TIA
<em>edited by dikane on 17/04/2011</em>

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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 15:31
had a look at your dubizzle post arohadxb, and although kacie looks so sweet, it's not really what i want. i have alerted some friends of ours though, thought they might be interested. thanks dikane, thats great....good luck finding your pup.
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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 13:29
had a look at your dubizzle post arohadxb, and although kacie looks so sweet, it's not really what i want. i have alerted some friends of ours though, thought they might be interested.
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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 11:45
i picked my kitty up from dubizzle, i went to the home of the woman who gave her to me and all seemed good, she just gave kitties a place to live until someone could take them in. of course ifyou go this route, you will have to pay for shots, passport and all the fixings... the cat i had pior i bought at a pet store, he was just as healthy and wonderful as my newest addition, both very smart, except the one from the shop costed me 5,000 dh he was a pure bread Siamese, poor guy passed away due to an awful accident, i say, if you get an animal from dubizzle sit down with the person selling it, and try to get the animals details, and also the sellers just to see where the animal is coming from
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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 10:54
i am looking on dubizzle but dont feel entirely comfortable with some of the postings on there. i've also heard so many horror stories about "pet stores" here that i'm too scared to even think of going that route. i want a small dog. something i can love & kiss & cuddle to death! any suggestions? TIA edited by dikane on 17/04/2011 How small? my foster pup kacie is a small terrier type size.
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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 10:19
thank you ladies, i'll check it out.
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 14 April 2011 - 17:03
http://www.facebook.com/pages/PoshPaws-Animal-Sanctuary-Kennels-and-Cattery/208057280938 Check out the above link - they have several dogs looking for homes, either owners left them behind or they have been given up - Mini Pinchers ect have a look
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Latest post on 14 April 2011 - 15:51
There are pure breed dogs in K9, much more than I could imagine before.... Yet, it's true that if you want a puppy, you will mostly have to buy it....which I really won't recommend...Why buy a so expensive dog while so many are waiting for a home ? Plus, a puppy needs a lot of attention and training, while an older dog has already a certain sense of living (like not pooing in the living room...). Then, it depends also what you call a puppy. My dog, from k9 came in our family while she was 1.5yo. So, yes, full size, not the 3months size, but still a puppy.... Perhaps you can call K9 and discuss that with them. Perhaps they have the cuitest little dog just right for you, even if it's not a pure breed... ;) Yes, K9 does have pure breed dogs, but OP was looking for a small dog, and there is a waiting list for small pure breed dogs.
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Latest post on 14 April 2011 - 13:44
Have a look here too http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Animal-Action-Abu-Dhabi/106075079440617 lots of dogs needing homes :)
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Latest post on 14 April 2011 - 13:30
There are pure breed dogs in K9, much more than I could imagine before.... Yet, it's true that if you want a puppy, you will mostly have to buy it....which I really won't recommend...Why buy a so expensive dog while so many are waiting for a home ? Plus, a puppy needs a lot of attention and training, while an older dog has already a certain sense of living (like not pooing in the living room...). Then, it depends also what you call a puppy. My dog, from k9 came in our family while she was 1.5yo. So, yes, full size, not the 3months size, but still a puppy.... Perhaps you can call K9 and discuss that with them. Perhaps they have the cuitest little dog just right for you, even if it's not a pure breed... ;)
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Latest post on 14 April 2011 - 13:21
It depends what you want really, if you're looking for a pure breed puppy, they're a lot harder to find at the rescue organizations. You can buy them in pet shops here, and you'd be spending around 10-15k for a puppy. I personally don't like the pet shops here, and don't like the fact that so many animals are in need of a home, so I would rather rescue one from say, K9 or the likes. But when you rescue from K9 you don't really get to choose a breed, especially if you want a puppy, they're mainly mixed breeds and would be medium-large size. If you are happy to go on a waiting list you could end up with a pure breed dog, say a yorkie or something similar, however I doubt puppies come up often. Also, contact people on dubizzle and suss them out for yourself, some people on there are genuine.
 
 

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