{"id":2973,"date":"2019-04-16T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-04-16T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sfspca.org\/resource\/adoption-handbook-puppy\/"},"modified":"2023-09-07T10:32:42","modified_gmt":"2023-09-07T17:32:42","slug":"adoption-handbook-puppy","status":"publish","type":"sfspca-resources","link":"https:\/\/www.sfspca.org\/resource\/adoption-handbook-puppy\/","title":{"rendered":"Adoption Handbook &#8211; Puppy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Thinking of adopting a puppy? Read the SF SPCA adoption handbook to learn more.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn how to meet the needs of your new four-legged friend to ensure everyone&#8217;s safety, health and comfort. This guide will inform you of all the equipment and adjustments to expect with raising a new puppy so that you can enjoy your new life with a loving canine companion. 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