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livingdustmops · 05-19-2008, 03:48 PM

My observations of her website from a rescue perspective:

1. Has an rescue intact male on the site
2. Shipped dogs all over the US and I am going to assume with no home visit
3. Shipped a dog to the dominican republic - they have over 90,000 strays not including Haiti. Most dogs are either shot, poisoned or hit by cars in this country.
4. Posted a rescue from a dog auction-the dogs are not free from a dog auction
5. Is adding to the pet overpopulation

While any animal control will tell you that they know 50% of the dogs they adopt out will be returned they at least feel 50% will be saved and in many cases they are required by law to move the dogs/cats in so many days or euthanize them. I am a strong believer in home visits as a way to see if this is a perfect fit for the rescue. Any reputable rescue or animal control will also spay/neuter the rescue animals.

I will let all of you decide but I will never forget my vet telling me about a survey that was done with the AVA and that 50% of the vets got into this business as a way to make money and not for their love of animals.

05-19-2008, 03:48 PM	#105
livingdustmops Princess Poop A Lot Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,728	My observations of her website from a rescue perspective: 1. Has an rescue intact male on the site 2. Shipped dogs all over the US and I am going to assume with no home visit 3. Shipped a dog to the dominican republic - they have over 90,000 strays not including Haiti. Most dogs are either shot, poisoned or hit by cars in this country. 4. Posted a rescue from a dog auction-the dogs are not free from a dog auction 5. Is adding to the pet overpopulation While any animal control will tell you that they know 50% of the dogs they adopt out will be returned they at least feel 50% will be saved and in many cases they are required by law to move the dogs/cats in so many days or euthanize them. I am a strong believer in home visits as a way to see if this is a perfect fit for the rescue. Any reputable rescue or animal control will also spay/neuter the rescue animals. I will let all of you decide but I will never forget my vet telling me about a survey that was done with the AVA and that 50% of the vets got into this business as a way to make money and not for their love of animals. __________________ Cindy & The Rescued Gang Puppies Are Not Products!