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Originally Posted by pinkpatty  I have fostered many dogs through out the years. But I have never had a rescued dog as my own. I prefer to purchase my dogs, I get them young, train them myself, and keep them up until they go to the bridge. I provide the best in food, training, travel, socialization and all around care. I do not want to deal with someone's problems on a permanent basis. I will foster puppies of any breed, no large breed dogs anymore. My health will not allow me to deal with large breed dogs anymore. I applaud anyone who goes with a rescue dog, it takes a special person to do that.
A lot of people go into rescue to save money on the purchase of a yorkie, poodle, etc. Most times this will not prove to be the case, remember people surrendered those dogs for a reason. IE, health issues, that are expensive, social issues, house training issues and the list goes on. You save no money, you just takes on issues that you did not expect. That is my opinion. |
In the 25 years I've been a yorkie owner, I have always had only rescue pups. That's not because I don't believe in purchasing from a good breeder though. It was just because reputable breeders wouldn't consider me while my children were small, and later I was involved in rescue & my pups sort of fell into my lap lol. I am currently on a slow hunt for a "teen" from a good breeder. Since I have never purchased a pup from a breeder I am taking my time to find just the right breeder & pup to add to my family.
I agree that most rescue pups DO have issues. I have found that many issues/problems are the result of owner neglect or inexperience. Many of these pups just need love, training, and consistant vet care to become "perfect" pets. My little 3 1/2 # 2 year old Phoebe was rescued from a home full of wild small childern! When I went to pick her up, I couldn't believe that she had survived 7 months in that enviroment without any broken bones.
After just a little bit of time and training, Phoebe is the light of my life. In my opionion, she is the "perfect" pup! Yes, rescues can have issues, but many are easily overcome.
In my opionion it doesn't matter if you choose to purchase your pup from a REPUTABLE breeder or if you decide to rescue. Both are great ways to add a pup to your family.