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Pets on the Cheap
If you're looking for a new pet, you might be interested to know that there are a number of ways that you can get a new animal companion without spending a lot of money.

Animal shelters.  Animal shelters provide a valuable service, taking in stray and unwanted animals and providing a safe, sheltered home for them.  Unfortunately, their capacity is not infinite, and they're not set up to accommodate a large number of animals for an indefinite period of time.  Therefore, animal shelters are often quite willing to give away healthy animals to a good home.  If you can provide a cat, dog, or other pet with a safe and loving home, then you can probably get one from an animal shelter for free (or close to free -- you might have to pay for vaccinations and paperwork first.)

Classified ads.  Many people end up giving away pets "free to a good home" through the local classified ads.  Whether it's someone who's moving and can no longer take care of their pet, or someone who's developed an allergy, there are often a number of pet owners who are willing to part with an animal, provided that you can keep it in a good environment.  If you can, then you can often get a pet for absolutely no money down.

Lastly, consider placing a wanted ad.  Many pet owners are stuck in a state of indecision: they don't want to place a "free pet" ad for moral reasons, but they'd feel bad giving their beloved pet to an animal shelter.  If you place a classified ad in your local paper stating that you'd be willing to take on the responsibility of taking care of a pet, some of these people might come forward and offer you one.  You'll be doing these owners (and the pets) a service, and you won't be out much more than the cost of the classified ad itself.

These are just a few suggestions: there are several other ways that the resourceful owner can get a pet with little to no expense.
By: Mr. U
Published: 07/06/08


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Cheap Pets

@ 3:11 pm 07/21/08 by Osiris
thanks for this article, and thanks for mentioning Animal Shelters. I used to run a cat rescue service in England and we were often full to overflowing with unwanted cats and kittens. We only charged £20.00 for a kitten, which then gave the owner a neutering voucher, so that when the kitten reached 6 months of age it could be neutered by our vet, thus ensuring that the unwanted cat population did not get any larger.
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@ 6:54 pm 07/21/08 by huanghaozi
I am looking for a new pet .
Thanks for this article and mentioning Animal Shelters.
Thank for sharing your suggestion , too .
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@ 7:38 pm 07/21/08 by littlepinoy
In our place, there are people who roam around carrying puppies or chicks for sale. If we buy it, we take the risk of owning a disastrously bred dog. But then again, we don't care.
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Adoption

@ 12:12 am 08/01/08 by Ashlee Simmons
Adoption is a wonderful way to bring a new companion into your life. And it's not just small animals like cats and dogs, there are many horses available for good homes.
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