[livingdustmops]

Originally Posted by Woogie Man

It is curious why the OP would start a thread like this, given her back ground. I don't however, see why anyone needs to start a virtual lynch mob, though.

It's clear that the OP operates a pet store. As much as I know that we are all against them, pet stores do seem to be the norm in NYC. There have been many folks come on YT looking for a pet that state just that. I can only hope they aren't operating like a Petland and buying from puppy mills. Obviously, reputable breeders won't sell to pet stores but I don't think anyone that does is automatically the worst of the worst.

The OP's 'rescue' does seem to be a rescue, though clearly not a not for profit. It looks like she does both (selling both breeder acquired and rescue dogs) from her retail store. I don't see where she says she's ONLY a rescue so not sure there's any real deception. It may not be ideal in many people's minds, but I'm sure the dogs appreciate having a home, regardless of how it came about.

It may well be that I'm missing something here, but I don't see anything to crucify her over. She may well be giving some dogs a second chance and that's a good thing.

To be clear, I don't agree with pet stores of any type. I would never place any of my pups that way, as I'm sure the same is true of everyone else here. I just think that maybe things in this case aren't as terrible as are being supposed.

I am aware of the 'fake' rescues but I think this might be a case of someone rescuing and retailing in the same place and not some sinister deception. Have whatever opinion you want but no need to make it more than it is.

How much rescue have you done? No reputable rescue would do what is going on here. I believe it is deceptive to use the word rescue when they are out buying dogs..