So sad. Those babies deserve so much better. I would report them - at the very least it was trigger a home visit.
My co-worker went to look at a lab baby - she got there, it was a mix and was in horrible conditions, with an eye infection. The family was not any better. She bought the dog and now three years later, she is one of the best dogs around. A little neurotic at times, but a great dog.
The last two breeders I got my babies from lived in trailers and in very rural areas. The outside was nothing to write home about, but the inside was super clean and the babies were clean, very social and happy. The first one used to call the puppies babies and had them out with her in the living room/kitchen most of the time. She introduced me to the first yorkie she bred - a senior yorkie on a princess pillow - she was 21, toothless, and almost blind. But when she picked her up, there was lots of snuggles and kisses. She loved all of her babies. She even called me after the first week to make sure everything was okay.
You cannot always judge a book by its cover - I commend you for going in. What you found when you went in was terrible.
Don't let this experience bum you out too much. There are a lot of very good breeders who love and take care of all of their babies - moms, dads, and puppies.
Hang in there. |