Pomeranians and many other small dogs are "high maintenance" and are often left at shelters because their owners did not research the breed. Please research various breeds before you adopt a dog, it is the first step in your quest for the perfect dog. No matter how cute she may look that cutie pie could have more energy than you can tolerate, have predisposed genetic medical conditions you may not be willing to deal with or some other personality traits that might make you incompatible. We cannot stress how important it is to educate yourself before you commit to the care and well-being of a new pet for the next 10 to 15 years of your life, YourPureBredPuppy.com provides information on 180 different breeds, including our most favorite...Pomeranians!! It also includes a must read article, Pomeranians...What's good about 'em...What's bad about 'em. Here are some Training Tips, Pet Care Advice and a list of Veterinarians, Rescue groups and shelters to help get you started.