Looking to buy/acquire a puppy in (North) London. I am worried about vaccinations etc. and have some questions about ethics of the whole thing. Can I get a puppy from a shelter? Or should I feel happy about paying for one from a 'good' home through a website? [more inside]
posted by bollockovnikov on Jan 9, 2012 - 22 answers

Should I get a cat? Snowflake etc. inside. [more inside]
posted by cobain_angel on Jul 19, 2011 - 28 answers

Does anyone know Canadian laws on dog ownership post-relationship breakup? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 20, 2009 - 15 answers

Help me find consensus from the hive mind. I have been wanting and preparing and planning to get my very own dog, my first dog, for years. However the question that keeps raising its head, is should I, given my personal circumstances? [more inside]
posted by Elfasi on Apr 2, 2009 - 37 answers