How recently have you tried to aquire a pet? Specifically, a dog? (bird, floor)
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I got my last dog over 10 yrs ago & I knew that that time, I wanted a more unique purebreed that I wanted to raise from day 1. Growing up as a child, I've had mixed breeds, etc. from puppies that a family member had, a stray that wandered into the yard, etc. & I wanted a Boston Terrier, which I got.
This won't work as well now that's it's COVID times, but I had such genuine fun in the process of researching a few narrowed-down breeds I wanted, researching good foods, supplies, etc. & attending dog shows (which they probably canceled these days), talking to breeders & handlers, & putting myself on (puppy) litter lists so I can be contacted when another litter of puupies were born. I came to meet this lady who was big in the dog show world & a VP of one of the Boson Terrier Clubs of America. I came to her home to see the pupy she had (I wanted a male & she had 1). I didn't get to choose from the litter. The 1 male puppy is all she had at the time. He was very cute & I let her know I wanted him ASAP before anyone else snapped him up.
There are USDA laws about bringing dogs across the border. At a minimum, the dog would need a valid rabies vaccination and that must be at four months or older.
Because there is a lot of rabies in Mexico and a lot of agricultural disease and pests, there are going to be laws to follow. I suggest that you contact the USDA veterinarian and get the requirements for importing a dog from Mexico. It's possible that the dog would need to be quarantined upon arrival into the States
One of my neighbors here in Tucson, has a second home in Puerto Penasco, Mexico, and when she drives down there she always takes her dog with and back. So! How would they know if you bought a dog in Mexico and you crossed back across the border with it?
My advice is put your money (the $500-1000) into gasoline for your car, and drive somewhere else to pick one up.
Our local shelters and the pound are absolutely overwhelmed - and while there are always many pit-mix - there are many NOT pitmix as well - please - check outside your state if necessary. Lots of labs and beagles and boxers and terriers all over the place.
My advice is put your money (the $500-1000) into gasoline for your car, and drive somewhere else to pick one up.
Our local shelters and the pound are absolutely overwhelmed - and while there are always many pit-mix - there are many NOT pitmix as well - please - check outside your state if necessary. Lots of labs and beagles and boxers and terriers all over the place.
I live in the same area as the OP, it's the same here. No need to drive hundreds of miles when so many local shelters and rescues are full of dogs. Op wanted to go the route of supporting a backyard breeder, so it doesn't really matter what animals are in shelters.
I live in the same area as the OP, it's the same here. No need to drive hundreds of miles when so many local shelters and rescues are full of dogs. Op wanted to go the route of supporting a backyard breeder, so it doesn't really matter what animals are in shelters.
Thank you for speaking for me. Not.
When is the last time you checked our shelters? Pitties and labs are what's available. I said multiple times, I didn't want a big dog.
One of my neighbors here in Tucson, has a second home in Puerto Penasco, Mexico, and when she drives down there she always takes her dog with and back. So! How would they know if you bought a dog in Mexico and you crossed back across the border with it?
Because you must present your dog's health papers each and every time you cross the border. Usually in both directions, but definitely when entering back into the USA.
Of course, you could try hiding the dog in the trunk of your car and try to smuggle it into the country, but I guarantee, you would not be happy with the consequences if you got caught, and they are pretty good at detecting smugglers.
When is the last time you checked our shelters? Pitties and labs are what's available. I said multiple times, I didn't want a big dog.
I was not speaking for you. The other poster suggested traveling to another city to adopt. I was simply saying there's no need to drive hundreds of miles to adopt a dog when there are so many great shelters and rescues in the area.
I was not speaking for you. The other poster suggested traveling to another city to adopt. I was simply saying there's no need to drive hundreds of miles to adopt a dog when there are so many great shelters and rescues in the area.
Not sure what S. California has to do with local animal shelters. I don't think that poster was suggesting you drive out to California, but rather that you drive out of state since there are dogs available "all over the place."
Not that it matters since you opted to go the backyard breeder route.
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