There is a website called "www.Lancasterpuppies.com". So I was wondering if the same company had a pet store that I could visit in real like to actually see the puppies! PLEASE HELP! I could really use the help! Thanks!

THANKS YOU SOOO MUCH!

P.S. this is the link... http://lancasterpuppies.com/

So I was wondering if the same company had a pet store that I could visit in real like to actually see the puppies!
No, there's no store. The site clearly says --

LancasterPuppies.com is an Internet Classified site- we do not raise or sell puppies. Remember that you are buying directly from the breeder/seller and not from LancasterPuppies.com.

You don't want a puppy store puppy. There are lots of problems that come with them such as genetic issues, medical issues and behavioral issues.. Probably some other issues I am missing.

I definitely push the idea to go and see puppies before buying, but be sure that the breeder is a good breeder and isn't selling sick dogs.

Stay away form online ads.. They're as bad as the pet stores. Local newspaper ads and word of mouth are a good way to find a good quality dog in your area.

Thanks so much for your help! I have a question :)... Say I wanted this dog...

http://lancasterpuppies.com/content/image-galleries/image/puppies-sale-lancaster-pa-all-breeds/yorkshire-terriers-puppies/rosie-

What would I do to get it? If I wanted to go get it and bring it to my house myself... how would I know where to find her?

Under the picture of the dog there is a thing that says.. "Zip code or city where puppy is located"
Then under that It has an address... is that where I go?

Thanks!

Right under the picture there is a description. In that paragraph is a phone number to call for more information. You call that and ask them the questions.

Thanks! And also... other than this website... does anybody know of any good website to buy a dog? One that would be healthy! Oh.. and I DO want a puppy not a dog.. thanks!

Is there an animal shelter near you? This is kitten and puppy season. If you adopt a puppy from a shelter, the cost will be reasonable, the dog would have had his first shots and deworming already, you'd get to meet his mom and siblings, and you would be able to find out his history.

The best things about adopting a shelter puppy is that you can see other puppies and find the right one for you, plus you will be saving a life.

I'm not sure about websites, but figured I could pass along some friendly advice for choosing a puppy.

How exciting! A new puppy! I know how exciting it can be, I just recently adopted a new puppy.Lots of work! When you are choosing to buy from a breeder, it's always best to do some research, ask them what kind of genetic testing they do, ask about hip and eye scores (any reputable breeder will fork out the money to make sure they are breeding top of the line dogs, BYB's ((back yard breeders)) usually forgo any sort of genetic testing). It's also best to ask to visit the breeders home to see where and how the dogs are kept. Make sure to note that out door/kenneled dogs may be harder to house train. Make sure to find out what the health guarantee is, and make sure they have had their first set of needles and vet visit. Make sure to find out if you will be getting a copy of his vet records. Again, reputable breeders will have no issue providing these things.

Another thing to take into consideration is the mixed breed/designer breeds out there. A cross between two purebred dogs. The thing with having a true pure bred is that they have been bred over many generations, to breed true. This is beneficial in that, when you buy a purebred dog you know what you are getting. You know how big your puppy will grow and you know basically what type of temperament and care the dog will need.

When you breed two different types of purebred dogs together you can get any combination of any of the characteristics found in either breed. The temperament, look and health issues are basically a total guess. Of course you run the risk of buying an un predictable pure bred, the chances are much less. (Think Biology and punnet squares and different traits, many more possibilities with two different parents).

Most importantly, research the breed you would like to own. Millions of dogs and cats die each year in shelters, due to irresponsible pet owners and BYB's. The more you know about your breed, the easier it will be for you to train.

Good luck, and please keep us posted! We LOVE pictures :D

Oh! That's so sweet( how you said that I would be saving a life!)if I were to get a puppy on August, September, or October, would they still have reasonable prices? And also... could you name some pet shelters? Are the puppies healthy when they are in pet shelters? Thanks you!

Thanks you Aurora_bell! Thanks for being so nice with me! I have been begging for a puppy for a long time! And finally.. I think I am ACTUALLY getting on in September or October! I am really excited! I really love puppies and I am willing to take care of it (even the dirty work). My mom says that we have to get a girl(because of its "you know what". Hahaha. So I wanted to get a baby girl! So I would have her for a long time! So thanks you for being excited with me! I appreciate it! And I will keep with you guys posted with pictures!

Thanks you!

What would you suggest... I pure breed, or mixed breed?

Oh! Thats so sweet( how you said that I would be saving a life!)if i were to get a puppy on August, September, or October, would they still have reasonable prices? and also... could you name some pet shelters? are the puppies healthy when they are in pet shelters? Thanks you!
Google using "[your town] animal shelters" (without quote marks) as your keywords. There is a shelter in Madison (St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center - St. Hubert's Giralda Home (http://www.sthuberts.org/)) and one in East Hanover (Mount Pleasant Animal Shelter celebrating 35 years of caring for homeless cats and dogs in New Jersey. (http://www.njshelter.org/)). There's also Morristown Animal Control, but I'm not sure if they have a shelter where they house abandoned pets and puppies.

It's yours and your families preference whether you decide on pure bred or mixed. Both types of dogs have many different pro's and con's. I used to have pure bred dogs, they were wonderful dogs, I now focus more on rescue. :) I have 2 beautiful rescues now (who happen to be mixed breeds), one was an adult dog when I got her the other a pup. I actually just lost a pure bred rescue I had since he was a very young pup. He passed away at the good old age of 12. I don't have anything against pure bred or buying from breeders, in fact I am looking at buying an English Bulldog, and I am thinking of trying my hand a showing, after being inspired by another dogs expert on this site ;) I always like to promote adopting from a shelter, as like WG mentioned it really does save a life!

To answer your questions about rescue pups and dogs, yes most of the dogs have gone to see the vet (and healthy), they are up to date with vaccines (preventing them from catching deadly diseases) as well as they come spayed or neutered. The usual cost for an adopted dog runs anywhere from $160-$250, which is very reasonable considering the actual cost of a new puppy. (cost of puppy from breeder, vaccines, check ups, flea and worm treatment, registering, spay/neuter all adds up very quickly).

I am glad to hear you are so committed to helping your family with the new pup and all the duties that follow. Were there any specific breeds that you were interested in? And do you mind if I ask how old you are? I got my first "own" dog when I was 16. It was so much fun, but so much work! Lol

That's so cool... did you get the dog for your sweet 16? Also, what dog do you prefer for me? Because I have NO IDEA what kind of dog I am getting!

P.S. Im sorry that I didn't reply sooner! :)

thats so cool... did you get the dog for your sweet 16? also, what dog do you prefer for me? because i have NO IDEA what kind of dog i am getting!
Is there a way you and your parents could visit a nearby shelter soon and check out the dogs -- not to get one yet, but just look them over and ask questions of the shelter people? That might help you get an idea of personalities and breed characteristics and where to go for doggy school. For instance, some dogs like to herd and some like to be in constant motion and some like to chew and some like to dig in the dirt. My friend's little dog is adorable, but every time he sees a squirrel (which is about his size), he goes nuts, wanting to chase it and kill it!

Also, go to your library and check out books on dogs (636.7).

Rather than getting a puppy, you might do better with a young dog who has had some training already, so you don't have to start from scratch. And even though purebreds are available at a shelter, often the best and most agreeable dogs are the "mutts." Click on those links I gave you and check out those doggies' cute little faces and read about them!

How long will puppies live? Will they live longer than dogs because they are younger? Or will they die earlier? I don't really know too much! :)

also.. look at this...

http://www.petfinder.com/pet-search?N=21+30+25&Ne=5&Nf=coords|GCGT+40.32057325665%2C-74.5142+-1&Ns=coords%2840.32057325665%2C-74.5142%29||shelter_name||animal_type||pet_breed_1 ||pet_breed_2||identifier&Ntk=animal_type|record_type|status&Ntt=Dog|pet|A&distance=0&lat=40.32057325665&location=new+jersey&lon=-74.5142&pet_breed

Copy this link at put it in you "search box"

How long will puppies live? Will they live longer than dogs because they are younger? Or will they die earlier? I dont really know to much! :)
Puppies are baby dogs. A puppy can die because of a disease called parvo. A grown-up dog can die if it's hit by a car. When people adopt a puppy, they don't know if that animal will die early from a disease or live its full life. We who love animals do our best to take care of them and help them live for a long time.

I may be wrong (I'm a cat person), but I think the average life span for a dog is twelve years. A dog is a pudgy and cute little wiggly puppy for a very short time, less than six months. And every dog deserves to be trained so he feels part of his family and knows how to behave. I know one family that, once the cute puppy got to be big and not cute any longer, they tied him to a tree in the back yard and had nothing to do with him except to feed him. He was a very sad and lonely dog.

Copy this link at put it in you "search box"

That link comes up with an error message, so I can't see what you found. Petfinder is a good way to look for dogs and cats to adopt.

Smitten by Kittens (shelter in your town) has dogs available too, I see.

Please read up on the different breeds of dog and their characteristics. You want to have a good experience living with and training your dog.

Who will be the main person in your family in charge of the dog?

I would probably be the most in charge. You DO think that I should get a puppy right? I mean.. will it be too sad to handle when it dies? I really want a dog but I don't know if I would be able to handle it when it dies... what do you think?

I would probably be the most in charge. you DO think that i should get a puppy right? i mean.. will it be too sad to handle when it dies? i really want a dog but i dont know if i would be able to handle it when it dies... what do you think?
Even a puppy will grow up and will die by the time you are in your late teens or early 20s. That's the problem with our pets -- they live such short lives. My oldest cat is 19 years old. I've had him since he was 12 weeks, a kitten. Most of my cats have died by the time they are 15, so I'm blessed to have a cat this old.

If your puppy gets parvo, he will possibly die. It's a common puppy virus. Puppies need several different kinds of shots and can be expensive, especially if they get parvo and need treatment. An adult dog from a shelter will have all his shots and is past the parvo problem.

I would probably be the most in charge.
You will have to establish yourself as alpha, as the person in charge. Do you know how to do that?

I would probably be the most in charge.
You will have to establish yourself as alpha, as the person in charge. Do you know how to do that?

Do you know how to potty train a puppy? Do you know about dog food and what to feed him? Do you know how to walk a dog (there's a right way to do it)? Do you know how to train a puppy for a kennel, his den, his cage? Do you know how to handle things if he chews on shoes and slippers and if he nips people?

No.. I don't :( but I have a neighbor who knows about dogs ( I think! ) but do you have some advise you could give me about all those things you named?

Thanks!

P.S. what does "alpha" mean?

no.. I don't :( but I have a neighbor who knows about dogs ( I think! )
You can't go running to or calling your neighbor every time you have a question (and you will have LOTS of questions!). Do your homework NOW. Read library books on dogs and dog care and dog training (636.7). Get books from the children's department. Those books have lots of pictures and photos to help you understand. Then you will be ready and will feel confident when you finally get a dog.

P.S. what does "alpha" mean?
I said "alpha, the person in charge." If you don't become alpha (in charge), your dog will decide HE is the one in charge, and then you will get many headaches. Your parents might decide a dog is too much for you to handle and want to get rid of it.

Every dog pack has an alpha dog, an in-charge dog. The other dogs look to the alpha dog as the leader. Instead of your dog being alpha, YOU are going to be alpha.

OK.. You are very smart! And what do you mean by "(636.7)" mean

ok.. You are very smart! and what do you mean by "(636.7)" mean
Your public library is set up by number, from 000-999. In the 200s are religion books. Dictionaries are at 423. Parenting books are in the 649s. In the 915-919s are travel books. In the 635s are gardening books. And in 636.7 are the dog books. Cat books are in 636.8 :D.

Libraries are very organized. Your school library is set up the same way.

General categories of the Dewey Decimal Classification system --

* 000 – Computer science, information and general works
* 100 – Philosophy and psychology
* 200 – Religion
* 300 – Social sciences
* 400 – Language
* 500 – Science (including mathematics)
* 600 – Technology and applied Science
* 700 – Arts and recreation
* 800 – Literature
* 900 – History, geography, and biography

How do you know all this stuff? Hahaha..

How do you know all this stuff? hahaha..
I was a librarian for 30 years. I learned the numbering system many years ago when I first worked in a library shelving books. Before that I was a teacher. Plus, I'm real smart. :)

Oh! That's awesome! I remembered that you said that you were a cat person... how mANy cats do you have?

All five were rescued from our yard except for Rasputin --

Rasputin, black and white, age 19
Kuro, very thick and long black fur, age 12
Little Debbie, gray, age 9 or so
Dido, skinny and shiny black with a few little white spots on her back, age 6 maybe
Deborah, skinny and shiny black with a white spot on her tummy, age 2

Wow! That's so cool! And also.. right now my parakeet is puffy and she has been resting on and off today... is she sick do you know?

Rasputin when he was little.

Awwwww.. SO CUTE!

Wow! thats so cool! and also.. right now my parakeet is puffy and she has been resting on and off today... is she sick do you know?
I PMed our bird lady expert to help you out with this.

Has your bird been drinking a lot of water? Has she been having diarrhea? Has she been having trouble breathing?

How old is your parakeet? Does she have plenty of water and food? Is she a she? Has she laid eggs? Does she have a pal?

Is she sitting on the floor of her cage, or just puffing up on a perch?

Is the room she's in warm or cold?

She is about 3 or 4.. She does have a pal. She is puffing up on the perch and she was resting a lot.

If she's not on the floor then she may be okay. If she starts sitting on the floor only, then she's in trouble. She doesn't have the strength to perch.

Is it cold in the room she's in? Is her pal a male? Is it possible that she's getting ready to lay eggs? Is she nesting?

I know, a lot of questions. I'm sorry I have to ask so many, but since I can't see her, I have to get the full picture in order to give you advice.

She's not a young bird. Most parakeets live between 5 and 10 years. Ten years is rare.

I like the idea that you came here so early to get help for a puppy!

Thinks you'll need to know (Sorry I didn't read everything these might have been mentioned)

-Crate training How to Crate Train your dog or puppy (http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/cratetraining.htm) (this also covers a bit of house breaking)

-House breaking Housebreaking a Dog or Puppy (http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/housebreaking.htm)

-How to be alpha in the pack Establishing and Keeping Alpha Position, Letting your dog know you are the boss (http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/topdogrules.htm)

-Puppy socialization Puppy Socialization and habituation is a crucial part of your puppy's development and training (http://www.dog-obedience-training-review.com/puppy-socialization.html)

-Behaviour training Behavior Training a Dog or Puppy (http://www.dogtrainingguide.com/behavior.htm)

-Commands Dog Training Commands (http://www.dogtrainingguide.com/commands.htm)

-Leash training Leash Training: Dog or Puppy (http://www.dogtrainingguide.com/leash.htm)

For dogs I suggest the pekingese, they are a little difficult to train, but don't require much grooming or walks (30 minutes a day is plenty enough), they work great for small apartments or large farms
Pekingese (http://www.canadogs.com/BreedPekingese.htm)

If looking for a bigger dog look in to Golden retrievers, easy to train, need some grooming..
Golden Retriever Information and Pictures, Golden Retrievers (http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/goldenretriever.htm)


Both of my dogs are mutts, one is a pekingese/jack russell, and one is a hound (we think), there both great dogs! (mind you one had some issues)


Stay away from huskies, collies, labs, hounds, and any other dog that needs a lot of exercise, because usually it is a lot more than the average person can give them, and unless your going to walk it 2 hours a day (and by walk I mean a brisk walk or a jog), then it will become destructive and aggressive.

Thanks! And good news... my parakeet is better :) she is not puffy anymore! Sorry I didn't reply for a while... I didn't receive an email that someone replied :( and thanks for all that info, Emily94! And thanks you altenweg and wonder girl! You guys are SO much help!

All of you guys are helpful... (everyone that has been helping me!)

I don't really know that temp. of the room... but I think its fine. Her pal is a female I think and I don't think she was getting ready to have eggs

If she's female she will lay eggs, even without a male present. Most birds will start laying at around 1 year, and then they'll periodically lay eggs even if a male isn't present.

It can take a lot out of a bird to lay eggs. It takes a lot of from their little bodies. If your bird has never laid an egg, I'm betting you don't have females. ;)

If she's find now it may have just been the temp, or an off day. :)