REALLY stupid question- where do I buy a puppy?

[Justnotfeelingit]

My kids have worn me down. Well, actually, that’s I lie, I’ve worn myself down because I want a dog. I’ve never actually owned a dog as an adult and genuinely have no idea how to go about finding a one. A friend was caught out recently and was tricked into buying (she thinks) from a puppy farm. Obviously I want to avoid fueling that horrible industry.

Do LOADS of research on the best breed for your family.

And then you do the research on what health issues you need to check for, whether the breeders have done the appropriate screenings. And avoid anywhere advertising pups with unusual, allegedly desirable colours - some of these come with health issues in the pups and/or their parents.