When looking for a new furry friend, please consider rescuing from a shelter or rescue organization first. If you can, go to a shelter close to home so that you can meet the dog first. Here is a list to help get you started. This is not a referral list. The choice is yours. Get educated, take your time and do your research!

https://www.pspca.org/adoptdogs

http://www.acctphilly.org/

http://www.bcspca.org/

https://www.montgomerycountyspca.org/

https://fourthepaws.rescuegroups.org/

https://phillypaws.org/

https://www.mlar.org/

https://www.francisvalehome.org/

https://homeatlastdogrescue.com/

https://savedme.org/

https://www.cityofelderlylove.org/

https://providenceac.org/

https://nar.rescuegroups.org/

https://www.mostlymuttz.org/

http://www.pawit4wardfoundation.com/

http://makepeacewithanimals.org/

https://www.tlcrescuepa.com/

https://www.matchdogrescue.org/

https://www.morrisanimalrefuge.org/

https://www.dvgrr.org/

https://brooklinelabrescue.org/

https://www.findingshelter.org/

http://www.heavensentbulldogrescue.com/aboutus.html

https://www.thecrossingsanimalsociety.org/about-us

If choosing a puppy from a breeder, be sure to meet its parents, or at least the mom. See where the puppies and mother are kept so you can see how they are taken care of. Socialization of your puppy to all the sights, sounds, sensations and smells of the world will start before your pup is old enough to leave its mother. Choosing a breeder who handles their pups often and allows them to experience home life is a helpful start. Here are some websites to help you choose a reputable breeder.

https://www.aspca.org/sites/default/files/breeder_pdf_2017.12.05.pdf

https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/how-to-choose-a-good-dog-breeder

PLEASE avoid puppy mills! Find out more:

https://www.paws.org/resources/puppy-mills/

https://www.petfinder.com/helping-pets/puppy-mills/animal-cruelty-puppy-mills/

https://www.rover.com/blog/spot-puppy-mill-puppy-mill-ad/