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What to expect when adopting a puppy

Scheduling
  • A 2-month-old puppy has to go out every 2 to 3 hours. A 3-month-old puppy has to go out every 3 to 4 hours, and so forth. So someone who works all day must have a dog walker that comes at least 2 to 3 times a day. Once a day can cost $15/$20. 
  • Letting the dog out every 2 to 3 hours doesn't miraculously suspend itself during the night. No one sleeps when there's a puppy in the house, because the puppy must also get up in the middle of the night—several times—to go out.
  • Puppies are extremely time-consuming and need a lot of energy and time. If you don't have that time, you won’t be a good match.
Training
  • Puppies are a blank slate and need to be trained on all the basics.
  • Puppies must be socialized with people and other dogs to become well-adjusted animals.
  • Puppies bite, chew, pee, poop and do all sorts of unwanted things in the house.
  • If you have young kids, be aware that puppies are what we call “mouthy” - which means they bite! - and their puppy teeth are super sharp. Puppies aren't yet aware that they shouldn't be biting people, so they will until they are taught otherwise.
  • Puppies must always be supervised with children and should never be left unattended.
Vetting
  • Puppies are very expensive - more than double the cost of an adult dog.
  • Puppies must be spayed/neutered at the expense of the adopter.
  • Puppies can easily become sick. Puppies are like babies and don't have a fully developed immune system. When they become sick, it is important to get them to the vet immediately - and the bills can easily become quite high.
  • Overall, puppies are a huge amount of work, and you must be prepared for the effort they require! 

About Us
City Dogs Rescue  & City Kitties rescues adoptable dogs and cats in overcrowded and high-kill shelters, where resources are severely limited. We offer a lifeline to as many of these wonderful pups and kitties as possible. 
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City Dogs Rescue & City Kitties
301 H ST NE
Washington, DC 20002


Administrative Office Hours:
We are not a shelter and do not accept animal surrenders at our location, nor do we have adoptable animals onsite. All of our adoptable animals are in private foster homes.

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Due to  COVID-19 we have closed traditional office hours. Visit our contact page for information about foster supply pick up. 





​City Dogs Rescue has federal tax exemption under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, effective September 21, 2011.
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About Us
City Dogs Rescue  & City Kitties rescues adoptable dogs and cats in overcrowded and high-kill shelters, where resources are severely limited. We offer a lifeline to as many of these wonderful pups and kitties as possible. 


City Dogs Rescue & City Kitties
301 H St, NE
Washington, DC 20002

Administrative Office Hours:
We are not a shelter and do not accept animal surrenders at our location, nor do we have adoptable animals onsite. All of our adoptable animals are in private foster homes.


Due to  COVID-19 we have closed traditional office hours. Visit our contact page for information about foster supply pick up. 
City Dogs Rescue has federal tax exemption under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, effective September 21, 2011.
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