I know you are excited but honestly, that place definitely looks shady.
They are using the word "adoption" to make it sound better, but no kind of adoption or rescue place typically has that many puppies.
Having papers doesn't mean much .... lots of pet stores give you papers with your puppy, and it's super easy to get them registered, even if they are coming from a puppy mill.
I am sooo glad you are happy with your pup, but I would look into the place a little deeper. If you don't support puppy mills and pet stores, then don't support this place in the future, because it's literally the same thing. Lots of pet store pups are treated great and the people are nice (and a lot of them aren't)... but it doesn't make it right. Good people can sometimes do bad things. Think about your pups mama, who is probably still sitting somewhere in a cage in her own filth and feces and being bred over and over again just to make some quick money for some person who would sell to such a place as this.
Here is a reply I found from this adoption center to a forum member:
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All of the animals at LAFS adoption center have a price that includes many additional things that you cannot get from a pet you buy online or in the newspaper. The pets are examined by a veterinarian and health guaranteed. They are microchipped . They have had at least one set of vaccinations depending on their age. ( Each set of shots is given every 2 weeks and valued at $100 per set.) The pets are fed Science Diet Food with a powder called Cocci Guard (to prevent Coccidia) and a sample bag is sent home with the new owner.
To the original question: I am very sorry you weren't given good service yesterday. Although our Adoption center coordinator was sick we still should have given you better service. The chihuahuas have had four sets of vaccinations (total value $400) and a microchip (value $25). The only thing they need is a Rabies vaccine (which we wait to give until they have an owner) We get our pure bred puppies from local people that we have long time relationships with and help them find homes for people wanting registered dogs. We also have mixed breed puppies that we spay/neuter and give the same vaccinations to and find them homes. Thank you for letting me know about your experience so that I can improve the customer service in our business.
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That is a typical response from a pet store.