Looking to get a dog
So I’ve been toying with the idea of getting a dog for a while now. I’m familiar with the shelters around here but I like to ask around if people are looking to re-home their pets- if the dog has been in someone’s family for a while they tend to know more of their personal history/quirks, whereas a shelter may be less familiar with that.
I am 31F, live on my own in a row home (less than 1000 square feet) with a small fenced in backyard. I do work full time so I would need a dog that’s okay with being home alone 8 hours a day (although I might look into getting a dog walker if need be). I’m more interested in an older dog under forty pounds (my house is tiny so I think a bigger dog might struggle long term). Preferably a dog that’s lower energy and gets along well with other dogs because my parents sometimes bring their dog over.
Do you know anyone who is looking to rehome a pet? Or do you know where I can look for someone who is trying to rehome a pet? I’m a little wary of Craig’s List, I know sometimes backyard breeders go on there to sell their dogs and I prefer not to support that.