tons of people by puppis for xmas while others are just in shelters and getting killed, u would be surprise to the great dogs u find in shelters and rescues they just arent given enough credit. for a small fee u can get a pure bred puppy or adult dog with all the shots, groomed and more than willing to show u affection instantly. ive seen all kinds of pure bred puppies at shelters yet people buy from shops which the puppies are actually less healthy. my dogs have proved they are greateful