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Originally Posted by red98vett  What would you do ? IF faced with a decision to add another pet to your family - (yorkie or otherwise) ..............would you buy or SAVE ? |
My family's first 2 dogs were saves: a 2-year Cockapoo that was returned to its breeder, and a gorgeous Airedale whose owner died. The family was going to take the Airedale to a pound where she would have been put down in a week.
Before I bought Maximo, I registered with a local Scottish Terrier rescue and nothing ever came of it. I waited 3 years. Then I spent a year looking for a Yorkie rescue and couldn't find one that didn't have severe health problems. Then I saw Maximo's picture and knew he was the one, so I ended up purchasing my pup from a breeder/exhibitor (is that the correct term?
). I feel good about supporting a breeder who truly loves her dogs and strives to uphold breed standard.
I recently decided to give Maximo a pal and once again I considered a rescue. Like you, Red98vett, I am learning more and more about all of the dogs in need. However, I have Maximo and his other caretaker (a
senior senior citizen) to consider. My circumstances are such that I decided to purchase Maximo's 7-month old brother from the same breeder.
Rescuing a dog is a great and noble thing -- Ivy Lucille's picture thread "What a Difference 3 years makes" showing little rescued Mo had me in tears. I admire people who take on that awesome responsibility and challenge of rehabilitating a dog in need. Rescuing is not an easy choice, and it isn't right for everyone.