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Originally Posted by Rhetts_mama  When you come on a public forum and post a question, you are going to get a wide variety of answers. Some you will like, some you won't. No one is trying to "guilt" you in to anything. But since you aren't the only one reading the replies, hopefully the experience of others will help educate the next person who comes along. It's a simple fact that the dog you see in the shelter isn't necessarily the dog you will have once you've gotten him home. If you are aware of that, great, but not everyone is. When my parents were looking at rescues, they almost passed up on Oliver because he seemed too timid. I convinced them to give it a try and he is now the biggest cuddle bug and kiss giver they've ever had.
You made up your mind, fine. Hopefully both of those pups will find good homes quickly with people who are aware of the challenges they might face. They are too cute to left there for long. |
Personally, I too thought the post from megansmamawas a bit snotty, and would have been defensive also. It's in the wording.
I'm not even sure how to address your comment about pet shop/breeder comment. IMO anyone who allows 2 dogs to have puppies is a breeder but that does not make them a good breeder. Purchasing from someone who calls themselves a breeder does not mean much in my book.
Why was the OP being questioned about the breedeer/pet shop commment. There is a huge difference between buying from a breeder and buying from a pet shop. And if the shelter volunteer thinks they are the same thing, that person needs to be educated.
If she felt the dog was a poor fit, that does not mean she was not prepared. She did not just buy on impulse, she put some thought into it. How does that trasnslate to ill prepared?