I agree and disagree with the getting puppies that were dropped off issue. I'd ask if it was ok to have a vet check the dog before making a commitment.

Harley was a stray from a shelter and I have no idea where he came from. It is true that the shelter checked him out before we adopted him, so if you take the puppy to the vet and they find out it has worms or something, then you can make your decision from that. Yes, you may be paying for services for a dog that isn't yours, but it's better than making a commitment and finding out you have to pay a lot more. Not to mention the heartache if the dog does have something serious and doesn't survive.

My cousin's got a puppy that seemed perfectly healthy, but came with no health guarantee. The poor little guy stopped eating and they found out he had Parvo. The little guy didn't make it, which is terrible enough, but my cousins had to deal with watching a puppy die. (a little side note-their mom had recently died and their dad got them the puppy to cheer them up.) To make matter worse, they couldn’t even get their money back because there was no health guarantee (even though the money wasn’t the issue). Maria, your heart is in the right place, but don't put yourself and the puppy in a bad situation.