I have tried to answer all emails...I have had a ton so I apologize if I have skipped over anyone. I will go back over them all tomorrow and respond to any that I didn't tonight. NC rescue has been to the home/kennel and I am in touch with them, will know more tomorrow. However, where it stands now is that the story the granddaughter and daughter gave was a bit different than what the lady's husband/boyfriend was thinking. There are a few dogs over 6 years of age, the rest are under. He is standing firm on the fact that the dogs under 6 are "in their prime" for breeding, and they need to be "sold" as such. The dogs over 6 he said he is willing to "give up" but he wants to sell the pups and the adults under that age. I am not sure what prices he was asking for, but clearly different family members are under different impressions, and the stories are conflicting at this point. It was explained in great detail to the husband/boyfriend the importance of having these dogs placed in rescues, foster homes, etc. and not sold for breeding. He is thinking things over and considering them...and that is all I know right now.
The "good" news is that the dogs appear to have been fairly well cared for, no obvious skin conditions, no matting, they appear healthy. Dentals are needed, but nobody seems in terrible shape.
I am truly hoping he reconsiders and does what is right by these dogs. I will update as soon as I have more info. The situation is a bit "delicate" right now, so I can't say much more than I have. Thanks to everyone for caring about these babies. |