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LuckyTaxi

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We're looking for a pomeranian puppy. We've called two local pet store and they each had one. The one store wanted $900 for it. It's a male and was born on 10/04/2004. The other store had a "mixed" for $650 and it was born on 11/1/2004.

My good friend who has two goldens told me to stay away from pet stores. They get them from the puppy mill or something. Then again, not all of them are that case. She told me to go to an animal rescue, but then again would they have puppies there? Breeders want anywhere between $1200 - $2000 for this breed.

Any experience with buying a puppy from a pet store?
 
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Lifer
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Why do you need a specific breed? Pick up some poor homeless puppy from the pound. You'll save a life, and thousands of dollars.

Plus, mutts are not inbred and a bit...dim...like purebreds tend to be.
 
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MercenaryForHire

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Originally posted by: lilcam
Originally posted by: ReelC00L
save a life. adopt.
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They probably wont have any pomeranians.
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A Pom? Please turn in your fake cock and balls, since you're obviously a woman inside. :p

Go adopt a mixed or mutt from the shelter or animal hospital.

Also, motivation behind puppy? Living arrangements, people in the house, age range, etc?

- M4H
 
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zerocool1

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Originally posted by: So
Why do you need a specific breed? Pick up some poor homeless puppy from the pound. You'll save a life, and thousands of dollars.

Plus, mutts are not inbred and a bit...dim...like purebreds tend to be.
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and you don't have to worry about genetic problems of certain breeds ie Hip Dysplacia (sp?) like on goldens or german shepards.
 
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Lifer
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Dude, just go to your local SPCA animal shelter and adopt one. This is what my local SFSPCA adoption page looks like -

Here are few of the lovable dogs and cats waiting for a home at Maddie's Pet Adoption Center at the San Francisco SPCA. To see more dogs or cats, just click on the links below.

Maddie's Center is located at 250 Florida Street, right around the corner from the SF/SPCA main entrance on 16th Street. It is open daily from 11:00 am - 6:00 pm, major holidays excepted.

Adoption Fees:
Adult Cat: $75.00
Adult Dog: $75.00* [+ $75 training fee]
Kitten: $100.00
Puppy: $150.00* [+ $75 training fee]
*SF residents will also pay a $12 dog licensing fee

This listing is updated TWICE DAILY!
11AM - Shelter Opens
6PM - Shelter Closes
 
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LuckyTaxi

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dang ... we want a specific breed. Why get something we're not fond of?
Do you guys get something you dont like?
 
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endscape

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Haha, just go to a pound, and play with some of them, you'll fall in love with one (or five in my case) regardless of breed.


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Looney

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Go take a look at a couple of shelters anyways, and you might change your mind about NEEDING to buy one.
 
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Kelvrick

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Originally posted by: lilcam
dang ... we want a specific breed. Why get something we're not fond of?
Do you guys get something you dont like?
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Specific breed as in you just happened to like how it looks, right? Have you done any research on the possible dogs to get?
 
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Lifer
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Originally posted by: endscape
Haha, just go to a pound, and play with some of them, you'll fall in love with one (or five in my case) regardless of breed.


Endscape
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^ what he said.
 
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endscape

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Oh, and stay away from pet stores, if you cant afford one from a reputable breeder, then you shouldn't be buying one.

That said, adopt a pound puppy,


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MercenaryForHire

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Originally posted by: lilcam
dang ... we want a specific breed. Why get something we're not fond of?
Do you guys get something you dont like?
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To make a nerd analogy, that's like someone saying they LOVE the geForce FX5200. Why are you taking the Kia of canines? Pom's aren't known for being kind-tempered. :p

Also, motivation behind puppy? Living arrangements, people in the house, age range, etc?
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Go take a look at a couple of shelters anyways, and you might change your mind about NEEDING to buy one.
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A good suggestion, and my previous questions. A dog is a big decision.

- M4H
 
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Lifer
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Originally posted by: lilcam
dang ... we want a specific breed. Why get something we're not fond of?
Do you guys get something you dont like?
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all dog breeds are bundles of joy. ;)
 
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Lifer
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Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
Originally posted by: lilcam
Originally posted by: ReelC00L
save a life. adopt.
Click to expand...

They probably wont have any pomeranians.
Click to expand...

A Pom? Please turn in your fake cock and balls, since you're obviously a woman inside. :p

Go adopt a mixed or mutt from the shelter or animal hospital.

Also, motivation behind puppy? Living arrangements, people in the house, age range, etc?

- M4H
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Hey just want a cutsey wutsey little puppy to impress his friends. ;)
 
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MercenaryForHire

Lifer
Jan 31, 2002
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Originally posted by: SSP
Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
Originally posted by: lilcam
Originally posted by: ReelC00L
save a life. adopt.
Click to expand...

They probably wont have any pomeranians.
Click to expand...

A Pom? Please turn in your fake cock and balls, since you're obviously a woman inside. :p

Go adopt a mixed or mutt from the shelter or animal hospital.

Also, motivation behind puppy? Living arrangements, people in the house, age range, etc?

- M4H
Click to expand...

Hey just want a cutsey wutsey little puppy to impress his friends. ;)
Click to expand...

I'd hit it, with a club. :p

- M4H
 
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Looney

Lifer
Jun 13, 2000
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Originally posted by: SSP
Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
Originally posted by: lilcam
Originally posted by: ReelC00L
save a life. adopt.
Click to expand...

They probably wont have any pomeranians.
Click to expand...

A Pom? Please turn in your fake cock and balls, since you're obviously a woman inside. :p

Go adopt a mixed or mutt from the shelter or animal hospital.

Also, motivation behind puppy? Living arrangements, people in the house, age range, etc?

- M4H
Click to expand...

Hey just want a cutsey wutsey little puppy to impress his friends. ;)
Click to expand...

OMFG that's cute! I'll trade in my testicles for one of those.
 
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Antisocial Virge

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Friend just got a black Pom for $300. Registered and everything so I don't know where you get the $2000 price from.

Every petstore sells puppy mill puppies, no real breeder would sell to a petstore in the first place.
 
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TitanDiddly

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Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
Originally posted by: SSP
Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
Originally posted by: lilcam
Originally posted by: ReelC00L
save a life. adopt.
Click to expand...

They probably wont have any pomeranians.
Click to expand...

A Pom? Please turn in your fake cock and balls, since you're obviously a woman inside. :p

Go adopt a mixed or mutt from the shelter or animal hospital.

Also, motivation behind puppy? Living arrangements, people in the house, age range, etc?

- M4H
Click to expand...

Hey just want a cutsey wutsey little puppy to impress his friends. ;)
Click to expand...

I'd hit it, with a club. :p

- M4H
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:thumbsup: <-- click
 
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