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Originally Posted by capt_noonie  You are so right. Does this look like a rescue dog to you? Katie is also a great example of what kind of dogs are in need. She is a energetic 6 yr old girl, 7 lbs perfect size, smart, does tricks, sweet, the list goes on! And she was my first foster! What are the chances I got the "non existent" rescue girl like that? Rescue dogs are great dogs!  |
Well part of the reason that there are so many that need homes is due to the misconception people have about rescues. I guess a good example of this is a PM I received accidently from a breeder telling a newbie NOT TO RESCUE because and I'll quote exactly what she wrote " I would not go to rescues most of the those dogs have been either abused or they could not potty trained or kennel dogs that have bred bred and bred and now retired."
She also went on to tell this newbie and I quote " I dont see anything wrong with getting a puppy for Christmas. I will have a litter the first of Oct that would be ready but my price range is 600 to 1000 girls are more expensive plus you would have shipping ."
I posted the whole PM (without the sender's name) in another section. I'm not trying to cause an argument with this member, but I'm disgusted that a "DONATING MEMBER" No less would give such trash advice and to rip apart a rescue just to make a buck is shameless!!
YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE!!
Elaine (MOM TO FIVE RESCUES)