I don’t know what to tell you. Until this thread started I didn’t know you could go out and get a dog. I thought you had to wait til a stray came along. There is an invisible sign in my yard that says “ limp up this driveway to a life of luxury”. That’s how we got our Beagle and our Chihuahua. Best dogs ever!
There are no strays here. No dogs are even permitted to run free. Years ago Casey was spooked and ran off when there were unexpected fireworks in the neighborhood. In the morning when I went out again to find him I called the local 911. They were fielding call after call from citizens and drivers who saw him on the side of the road about 3 miles away. I knew his exact location at all times. He made it home safely and cutting thru properties before I could get him