When you are looking for a free
puppy, the first place you should look is your local pet shelter. These
non-profit organizations take in puppies that people do not have room for in
their homes, or have been found homeless on the streets. In most cases, you can
take your new puppy home the same day without having to 
pay a dime
for it. This is a wonderful way to get a new pet in your home and do the puppy a
favor by giving it the love and attention it needs.
You can also volunteer to be a foster parent for puppies and older dogs for a pet shelter. Most pet shelters and animal rescue organizations do not have buildings where they keep all the animals. Instead, they rely on a network of volunteers to look after the puppies until they can be adopted. This is a great way to get a free puppy and help you make up your mind about adopting a dog.
When you get a free puppy from a pet shelter, you can be sure that it is healthy. This is because the shelter has all the animals checked by a vet before they allow them to be adopted. They don't want to see any family get attached to the puppy, and then realize that it's ill. Most pet shelters have volunteer vets who provide their services (even sterilization surgery) for free.
If you decide to privately adopt a dog that has been advertised as a free puppy, you should take the following points into consideration. Puppies that are from private breeders or pet owners are less likely to be spayed or neutered. However, you may be getting a purebred dog that would cost you hundreds of dollars at the breeders.
When looking for a free puppy, it would also be a 
good idea to
spend time with the puppy before making a decision on getting that particular
animal. It is always a good idea to second guess everything. If a person is
giving away a puppy free of charge there may be a reason for this. You should
always ask the owner if there are any
problems with the dog. Spending time getting to know the animal is a great
way to find out its demeanor. By discovering the puppy's likes and dislikes, you
can make a better decision as to whether this animal is the right one for you.
When you make arrangements to take advantage of an offer for a free pet, you have to be prepared for it too. Puppies are like babies. They need to have a bed and require toys to play with. You will have to devote some time to give the puppy the attention it needs. This can be done by playing and walking your puppy. You also have to be aware that puppies cannot be left to their own devices. Like children, they can create mischief. Although you may be getting a free puppy, you have to be prepared for the responsibility of caring for it and raising it to be a loving dog.
