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The Potsdam Humane Society is located in St Lawrence County in far rural upstate NY. They are the only open door shelter for the county and are in the middle of a capital campaign to increase their size and technology. They are also working at becoming a "No Kill" shelter – a place where all the animals can be safe.

They are a small not-for-profit animal shelter located in Potsdam, NY that serves the Potsdam Community as well as surrounding areas. They strive to serve both residents and animals. Every animal that leaves their shelter is spayed or neutered. 

They have a large selection of beautiful cats and dogs. If you ever considered saving a life and are in the area – Please stop by! They love visitors. They hope to continue to reduce this number and continue to place animals in warm and loving homes.  

Potsdam Humane Society
Visit them on the Web at:
The Postdam Human Society
17 Madrid Ave
Potsdam, NY 13676
315 265 3199

There are many ways to acquire a new dog and some methods are definitely better than others. Puppy mills, pet stores, shelters and dog breeders are the most common sources of new pets for most people. Carefully examine the nature of each of these venues before buying a dog.

Puppy Mills

The term "puppy mill" refers to any breeding facility that breeds dog for profit only. Very little attention is paid to the animals and breed standards are not held to. In the worst of the puppy mills, dogs are stacked up in cages, are underfed and given very little medical care. The dogs are continually bred, heat cycle after heat cycle, giving the female dog little or no time to recover before she is impregnated once again. The conditions under which these dogs are kept and bred often produce dogs with minor to major behavioral and medical problems. Not all puppy mills are large facilities.

Even the "backyard breeder" who breeds dogs only for profit and not for the benefit of the breed is considered by many to be a puppy mill. The prices you'll pay to a puppy mill may be less than what you would have paid for a dog from a reputable breeder, but you may end up paying more in the long run anyway. Dogs from puppy mills are usually plagued with medical problems (resulting from a lack of proper medical care and malnutrition) that require an excessive amount of medical exams, shots and medication.

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This can be a very exciting time! It can be a very emotional experience to fall in love with a dog and want to take them home. Although there are a lot of factors to consider as to what kind of dog is best for you to adopt. As a dog trainer I've come across a lot of problem behavior in dogs due to owners not being aware of how important it is to meet their dogs needs. The amount of exercise a dog needs is usually one of the most important needs that often do NOT get met properly. If a dogs needs are met, you will have a great companion full of love for you. If you don't meet your dogs needs you will run into problem behavior that can be a nightmare. This article will help you to truly understand what a dogs needs will be so you can pick the right match for a successful life together! Read the rest of this entry »

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Lake Erie Labrador Retriever Rescue Inc., PO Box 135, Bath Township, OH 44210, is a not-for -profit corporation that rescues Labrador retrievers, …