"Denise~*" > wrote in message
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> I miss having a doggie, but right now life is too busy. Maybe when the
> boy-child gets old enough to help, we will get him his own "first doggie".
> Has to be a lap-dog though. :-)
>
When you are ready, be sure to look into the rescue groups. There are
rescue groups for most all breeds and they will work cross country if
necessary to place dogs. If you insist on a pure bred, those are available
through the rescue groups too, and just about any age of dog, even pups.
The rescue groups work with the dogs they place before placement. They know
if the dog is good with children and other animals and so forth. The fee
for adopting a rescue dog is a lot less than purchasing a pup from a
(hopefully) qualified breeder with a good reputation. Any vet or the Humane
Society should be able to put you in touch with the rescue groups in your
area.
Janet