Getting a puppy - options

I want to buy my daughter a puppy when she arrives in November. What is the recommended place to get a puppy in the Taipei broader area? Want to avoid the Taiwan equivalent of US puppy mills. Must be a puppy, as I want it to bond to her early and well.

Thanks!

take a stroll in the river park?
Facebook groups?
Dog shelters?

pet shops should be off limits at least.

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Please consider adopting. If you buy, the puppy will be too small, taken away from his mother too early, not vaccinated and most breeders fake paperwork.

At least when you adopt there will be vaccine and medical records, plus basic training.

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Agreed. Best place to adopt?

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  1. Taipei City Animal Protection Office has an animal adoption page

  2. Mary’s Doggies is a local rescue organization that rehabilitates and rehomes rescued animals

  3. ACT is a local rescue organization that also rehabilitates and rehomes rescued animals

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there are also cafes where you can interact with dogs waiting for adoption.

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Thanks folks! Checking all those options out. Appreciate it.