Try adopting a pet before supporting puppy mills and unhealthy dogs. NOT to say an adopted pet doesn't carry some baggage

Before you cave in to your children have you figured out the logistics?

Who feeds, cleans up and makes sure the gate isn't left open so your new addition isn't flattened out by the kids school bus driver.

Which child gets to hold the dog after 5 minutes of screaming / crying because child is HOGGING doggy all to them self.