Originally posted by Kona & Oreo's mom
I think MammaMangorin's first post asks this:

In America, how old are puppies when they are taken home from the breeder or adopted? (In other words, at what age is it OK for them to leave their mother?)

Are there many homeless animals on the street?

Unfortunately, I don't know the answers! Can someone else answer?
Thanks for clarifying.

I'm sure America is much like Canada...Generally, pups go around 8 weeks. Any less than that could affect the pup mentally because it may have not experienced things with mom and the littermates yet.

Yes there are, unfortunately, homeless animals on the street. Well, I don't see as many homeless animals on the street but there are many in the rescues/pounds/shelters.