Things You'll Need
- Newspaper
- Telephone
- Computer with Internet
Instructions
Look Local
Search the classifieds section of your local newspaper to see if anyone is giving away or selling a pet you like. Call or email the person to see if the pet is still available.
Check Craigslist in or near your city for adoptable pets looking for new homes. People often advertise on this site because it is free and communication is handled via email.
Look online for local animal shelters. Most post pictures and descriptions of adoptable pets.
Ask local pet stores if there is an upcoming adoption fair. This allows you to meet the pet and its foster owner in person.
Search national pet-placing websites such as Petfinder.com for animals in need of a new home. The site also offers articles about pet owning and a variety of information on pet health and training.
Call or drop in to local veterinarians' offices. They normally have bulletin boards of pets in need of new homes.
Contact local kennels (boarding houses for pets while the owners are at work or on vacation) to see if they know of any pets up for adoption. Like the vets' offices, these businesses often have bulletin boards announcing adoptable pets.