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Originally Posted by Rhetts_mama  You taking the dog is not the only way of ending the line of breeding. You could coax her to sell only on spay/neuter contracts.
You've also said that you wouldn't take a male, just a female. Well, those males can reproduce, too. Or, conversely, what if they are all female? You won't be able to stop her from letting those ones breed, either.
I know some will disagree with me here, but there really is no such thing as "rescuing" from a BYB. Whether you pay for the pup, get the pup in exchange for something or get the pup for free, you are in a way condoning the practices of that person. All that you are doing is freeing up a space for a new pup to fill. |
Exactly what I was thinking. I believe one of the hard facts that the OP needs to face, is just that, she is supporting yet again a breeder, with at least questionable breeding practices.
I truly don't understand why others say take the pup (if female), and keep or sell her.
Kendra, if you have the funds to care for a special needs pup, then you have the funds, and wherewithal to buy from a reputable breeder. So why even consider accepting a pup from this "breeder", who in your heart of hearts you know is a long ways from reputable?
Just as I have posted earlier, query you ownself. Here we will give you polar opinions with passion and belief in our own values/ethics that whatever experience or years we have are our true beliefs.
I think you need to perhaps write down to yourself your beliefs, your concerns, your ideals, and see what comes from that.