What to Buy for a New Puppy

You don't need everything — just the right categories. (Lucky Finds' New Pet Starter Checklist builds this list for you.)

1. Food & bowls — whatever the breeder or shelter fed, plus food and water bowls.
2. Crate & bed — a crate with a divider they can grow into, plus a washable bed.
3. Collar, leash, ID — a flat collar, a 4–6 foot leash, and an ID tag. Microchip registration too.
4. Vet visit & wellness — schedule a checkup, vaccinations, and flea & tick prevention.
5. Training — puppy classes or an online program; start house training day one.
6. Toys — a few options: chew, fetch, and puzzle.
7. Pet insurance — most plans enroll puppies from around 8 weeks old.

Ask your veterinarian for feeding and health guidance — and enjoy it; puppies are a lot.