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Originally Posted by ShowGirlLola  I hoped the rescue vs breeder questions/lectures would stop after Lola stopped looking like a puppy, but it still happens regularly.
I tried to rescue, but unless you want a bully breed or a cat it's nearly impossible in my area. There are small breed rescues, but it's extremely hard to get approved, the wait is years long, and most of the dogs are over 10 years old. I love old dogs, but I just can't go through that right now. I've had 4 dogs live to be 14-18.
I'm getting really sick of being asked, it's no ones business. I'm looking for a good way to shut the question down without having to explain my reasons, listen to them lecture me or pat themselves on the back.
I wish small shelter dogs from the south would get sent here, but it just doesn't happen enough.
A family member was willing to drive from NJ to TX to pick up 2 10 year old siblings the rescue wanted to keep together, but they don't allow long distance adoptions. |
Not all rescues will adopt out of state because they fear what might happen it if does not work out....they are afraid they won't get their dogs back. Legitimate worry.
I have done many out of state adoptions throughout the years. What I will say is that I will not allow a pup to go somewhere I am not willing to go to if something happens and the adoption falls through.
When I lived up north I did wait for 2 years to adopt a small pup. It is true that there are not as many in some areas.