[PrincessDiana]

Talking about a rescue, especially a specific one can be very tough so I commend Andrea for posting this. I struggled with whether or not to reply because I used to be/still sort of am affiliated with this organization. I originally PMed Andrea but I think I have to step in and share my thoughts.

First off, I want to say that I don't think that rescues have bad intentions when they buy from auction. The idea is that they are saving dogs from future puppymills and bybs by pulling them out of breeding stock. HOWEVER, after reading some posts on this thread and rethinking the situation, I do agree that it shouldn't be done. I don't think this alone makes OKYR (or any other rescue that does this) a BAD rescue. It simply makes them misunderstood. They are not trying to buy discount puppies and turn around and re-sell them at a higher price, if that's what some of you are implying. I think they are misguided in their attempt to save as many dogs as possible but I am optimistic that they do so with pure hearts.

I won't comment on the issue of excitement towards biewers/partis vs. other rescues.

While I don't agree with the way OKYR is run or some of the things they do, I do want you all to keep in mind that OKYR is trying their best to do what they say and that is save dogs. I know this thread brought up a touchy subject and at first glance it may be easy to get angry and bash them/other rescues, but for every little bad thing they do, so many more good things happen. The have saved probably over a hundred dogs (probably more... I don't keep track) since the start of the rescue just under a year ago. Don't dismiss them completely because of this. Don't forget that OKYR has made a difference in the lives of many dogs and many new owners, as I'm sure many rescues have. I don't want you all to feel like they are a fraud and/or feel guilty for supporting them.

Hopefully they will see this thread and rethink their actions. If not, they will probably lose a lot of support but that's something they'll just have to consider. I agree that rescues should be transparent and held accountable for what they do. I feel a lot of times non-profits lack any real structure or organization and a lot of things fall through the cracks. This is an issue I struggled with during my active time with them.