You are right Karen there is a flaw and the only way to completely prevent unscrupulous people from breeding the dogs is to spay/neuter before they leave. This is not a great option since it requires keeping pups well past the stage when they should be bonding with their new families. Screening potential adoptees to the best of our ability and holding the papers until receiving certification is our best way of controlling unethical breeding, but still does involve a degree of trust. |