Things You'll Need
- Phone directory
Instructions
Contact a local breeder referral club, like the Alexandria Kennel Club in Pineville or the Acadiana Kennel Club, Inc. in Lafayette. These clubs may help you find a reputable breeder.
Contact a breeders association like the Louisiana Quarter Horse Breeders Association, or the Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association. Groups like these may refer breeders or even hold sales themselves.
Visit an adoption center to give a home to an animal in need. These adoption centers may accept donations or charge adoption fees for taking home your pet, so you will still get the paperwork and vaccinations you need.
Ask breeders for references and be critical when visiting them to make sure they are reputable. For example, make sure that your breeder keeps veterinary records, uses premium animal food and keeps the animals in hospitable conditions.