They were a rescue in the sense that they've been around for nearly 10 years and did partake in helping the local humane society with puppy mill seizures many a time and the sort. They had a large foster group, community support, and had beaming reviews from past adopters. They were also (apparently) well regarded to the average passer by. I'm not supporting them, but I definitely did my homework and tried to ensure they weren't total crooks, although I had my suspicions they weren't being run entirely ethically. But when the curtain fell, many people came out screaming.
My greatest concern is always for the dog, specifically the breeder taking the dog. |