How to Buy a Dog That Has Been Abandoned

Animal shelters rescue abandoned dogs and try to give them new homes. If you want to buy an abandoned dog, you must follow a simple adoption process to prove that you can be a responsible owner.

  1. Animal Shelters

    • Abandoned dogs are usually placed in animal shelters or dog pounds. To find one in your area, you can visit the website of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). It has a database of shelters found all over the country.

    Adoption Process

    • Animal shelter websites have pictures of dogs available for adoption.

      Shelters want to make sure that their dogs will go to good homes, so they screen everyone interested in adopting. Contact an animal shelter or visit its website to learn about the adoption process. You may have to fill out a form and make an appointment.

    Adoption Fees

    • You must pay an adoption fee before you take your new pet home. Shelters charge this fee to pay for the vaccinations and medical care that they provide.