[uxcolumbo]

For anybody considering getting a dog - please consider adopting rather than buying.

• You’re Saving A Life

Adopting a dog from a shelter not only means that you’re giving him a happy life, but you also free up a spot at the rescue or shelter to save another dog’s life.

• Helps Fight Puppy Mills

Approximately 90% of puppies you can buy in pet stores or online are from puppy mills. Adopting a dog from a shelter takes business away from mills. The more people who adopt, the more puppy mills have a hard time staying in business.

More reasons: https://www.caninejournal.com/adopt-dont-shop/

[vgel]

Except every dog adoption place around here has requirements like "Must be an experienced dog owner, have a 5 acre yard, own your home, and be able to do 50 push-ups without getting out of breath. Expert sword-swallowers preferred."

[chockchocschoir]

Ok, so the above recommendation doesn't work for you, just ignore it then.

What you are saying doesn't apply everywhere, and I doubt it applies in most places around the world, since shelters usually have way too many dogs and would love to be able to find anyone to care for them before they have to effectively execute them.

[zanellato19]

I got my current dog from simply showing and saying "I want that one" and then signing a paper saying I won't abuse him.