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Where does University of Illinois Extension suggest looking first for a dog?

Your local humane society or animal shelter.

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  1. A roadside sale
  2. Your local shelter or humane society ✔
  3. An online ad with no visit

Why: Illinois Extension says to look first at your local humane society or shelter, where many dogs wait for homes. Spay or neuter is often included in the adoption fee.

Huh, didn't know that: Illinois Extension notes there are millions of nice adult dogs who are already trained.

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Answer: Your local shelter or humane society. Illinois Extension says to look first at your local humane society or shelter, where many dogs wait for homes. Spay or neuter is often included in the adoption fee.

  1. University of Illinois Extension, Can You Afford a Dog? web.extension.illinois.edu/dogs/doggiefinances.cfm
    First use your local humane society or animal shelter as these are great places to find a dog you can adopt.

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