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Originally Posted by BaxtersMommy  I know what I am about to say can be controversial and there are many opinions on YT. BUT, if this dog is from a puppy mill, to me it is even more a reason to "rescue" him. Many of these type dogs end up in rescues, when they are busted. I would just feel this situation out and if possible ask to speak to the dogs vet to verify health records.
I got my Baxter off of Craigslist who claimed he was product of an "oops litter". Some people will never change & will never understand how important it is to spay and neuter. It is just the way our world is. At anyrate, I can't imagine our lives without him. He was our first Yorkie and I never really understood the importance of a reputable breeder until I got on YT. However, I still think there are good dogs on CL that just need a chance for a happy home. In my opinion they are one step away from a shelter & why not save them before they get there.
Good luck Ryan! When you talk to them, you will know. Go with your gut. |
I was referring to the above post and your justification for purchasing from anywhere. My post had nothing to do with your decision to buy Baxter from someone on CL. You chose to buy Baxter from an individual or whoever on CL...that was your choice, but please don't blame rescues for your decision.
I stand by what I said .. it is NOT rescue. Just call it what it is...that is all I am saying.
As for altering....is every pupster in your home altered?
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Originally Posted by BaxtersMommy I totally understand. However, I tried for months to find a Yorkie through rescue. AND when I found them, I never got an email back!!! I tried 4 times! I think sometimes rescues make it impossible for a person to get a dog. Atleast that was MY experience. I understand there is a process you have to go through, but my goodness. I dont think I enabled a byb because I got Baxter off CL. I believe I gave a puppy a good home.  Some people will never change, there will always be irresponsible people breeding their dogs. None of us are going to stop stupidity. I would never spend a 1000 dollars on a dog off craigslist. I got Baxter for only paying the owner back for his vet bills. I think people just need to use their brain.
That is why I believe in case by case. This dog might have been from a puppy mill, or he might have been from someone that simply couldnt take care of him anymore. You see all kinds on CL. The important thing is to find out & then make the decision. Obviously a person "selling" a dog on CL is no good. |
Rescue is not an easy place to get a pup, but certainly not impossible. There are many hoops a person must go through. They must have a pristine vetting history ... and must have altered pups.... and then, they must be what a pup needs. The other thing is that when you apply for one, many times there are a lot of others applying and the pup goes to the one that best fits the needs of that pup. (at least in many rescues that is the case).
BUT......please don't blame rescue for your decision to buy a pup! There are plenty of homeless pups in shelters....especially in this state. I know you have seen them, Dana! You have helped us pull from shelters!! You could have opted to do that. You chose to buy....and that is fine....I just don't like that now you feel that you must malign the rescue process.