Want to adopt a puppy but...

[Anonymous]

We want to adopt a puppy but are scared of corona virus. Can puppies carry the virus? Do we immediately give it a bath?
What safety measures we need to take when we are bringing it home?

[Anonymous]

Step one: Do some research.

[Anonymous]

No disrespect intended, but are you sure you are ready to be dog owners? Especially a puppy. Your question raised a red flag. I would do some lengthy research before you make the commitment to bring a dog into your family.

[Anonymous]

Don’t mean to be disrespectful, but if you’re that skittish, don’t get a dog, and def not a puppy. They need a lot of attention and need to get outside and if you’re not comfortable being out and about, I would wait.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Don’t mean to be disrespectful, but if you’re that skittish, don’t get a dog, and def not a puppy. They need a lot of attention and need to get outside and if you’re not comfortable being out and about, I would wait.

+1

[Anonymous]

If you didn’t want a dog before the pandemic then you don’t need one now. Puppies are a ton of work and you will give it anxiety with your own hightened level of nervousness. Also you can’t really properly socialize a puppy right now and that could turn out to be a PITA down the road.

[Anonymous]

Puppies/dogs need a lot of walks. If you are uncomfortable walking outside, a dog is not the right pet. Have you considered a cat?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you didn’t want a dog before the pandemic then you don’t need one now. Puppies are a ton of work and you will give it anxiety with your own hightened level of nervousness. Also you can’t really properly socialize a puppy right now and that could turn out to be a PITA down the road.

This! So many people getting puppies right now. No idea how they expect to properly socialize them!

[Anonymous]

Get a cat an indoor cat.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Step one: Do some research.

I thought that by coming here and by asking their questions, OP was doing some research.

[Anonymous]

CORONAVIRUS AND PETS: FAQS FOR OWNERS

At this time, there is no evidence that any animals, pets or livestock, play a significant role in spreading COVID-19 infection to people.

https://vetmed.illinois.edu/pet_column/coronavirus-pets/

[Anonymous]

also, good luck finding a puppy. They are no where to be found.

[Anonymous]

People likely won't contract COVID-19 from touching their pet's fur, but vets still want you to wash your hands.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.insider.com/coronavirus-can-live-on-surfaces-the-fur-of-pets-surface-2020-3%3famp

[Anonymous]

At this time, there is no evidence that animals play a significant role in spreading the virus that causes COVID-19.
Based on the limited information available to date, the risk of animals spreading COVID-19 to people is considered to be low.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/animals.html

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:also, good luck finding a puppy. They are no where to be found.

Sure there are - both at rescues and from breeders. There are plenty.