| Many newspapers have pet sections. In these, you | | | | few days. There is a very good chance it could give |
| can sometimes find listings for free dogs and puppies. | | | | the disease to another animal already in the house |
| If you want a new pet, but are short of money, this | | | | also. |
| may be an option to pursue. Free pets are also a | | | | If you have reason to believe the free dogs and |
| good option for someone who needs a companion for | | | | puppies are sick, but still want one, take it to the vet |
| a pet they already own, or someone who needs more | | | | right away. The vet should be able to check for all |
| than one puppy. There are some very cute and | | | | common conditions and treat them if possible. Getting |
| lovable free animals so don't discount them out of | | | | the dog checked out before taking it home will ensure |
| hand. | | | | any current pets are kept safe. |
| The owners usually have a phone number that you | | | | Another reason to take the puppy to a vet right away |
| call to set up a time to see the puppies. Ask what | | | | is to check for worms. Worms are common in dogs |
| type of dog they have, and then read information | | | | and puppies and are easily taken care of. Some types |
| about that breed. Most animals in the free section are | | | | of worms can be transferred to humans, so it's very |
| a mix of different breeds. Be sure to check common | | | | important to take the dog to the vet before taking it |
| health problems for each one so you know what to | | | | home. This is doubly important if you have young |
| look for. Even though you are looking at free dogs and | | | | children. They might not know what the worms are |
| puppies you still want healthy ones. | | | | and could easily contract them just by playing with the |
| Another consideration should be the condition the | | | | puppy. |
| puppies are living in. Is the house clean? Are there | | | | It is possible to find a wonderful pet companion this |
| other animals around that look unhealthy? Do the dogs | | | | way. Getting free dogs and puppies means the only |
| have fleas or ticks? All of these are important and | | | | costs you will incur are vet fees. You also have the |
| should be checked out before you take the puppies' | | | | added bonus of knowing you gave a needy animal a |
| home. Some diseases are easily transmitted from | | | | home that may have otherwise been put down. Keep |
| animal to animal. If you take a puppy that has already | | | | this option in mind the next time you, or someone you |
| contracted a disease home it could very well die in a | | | | know, needs a pet. |