I will say that I think some rescue groups have unrealistic requirements for potential adopters. I was thinking about adopting another yorkie, and one group said that I would essentially have to get a personal reference from my veterinarian, and two years of veterinary history, which precludes ALL first-time pet-owners by definition.
However, there's been a huge spay/neuter education effort, and I believe that it's had good success in that many more people "fix" their animals.
I have nothing against "backyard breeders", but I think there should be some education there that just because you have a cute dog does not mean it should be bred. It's a serious responsibility to bring new lives into the world, and you should know what you need to do to ensure your puppies get good "forever" homes. Basically, unless you are willing to put a surrender clause into your buying contract, maybe you shouldn't breed dogs. (Just an idea!) |