[Nancy1999]

I hope no one feels guilty for buying a puppy through a responsible breeder who is not breeding for money and truly is breeding to improve the breed. I also love it when people get rescue dogs, I do not think it is enabling bad breeders, they don't care if the dog is put to death, and by offering the dogs a home, we are prevent that. These are personal decisions, and I hope we could support each other with both of those choices. I find it hard to support those who knowingly support poor breeders, and reward them with money.

Let me also add that many YTCA members support rescues, so it's not just "politically motivated, radical agenda'd groups" who are supporting rescues.