Thank you for the advice. Even though we got Nala in a pet shop I still think we rescued her. As soon as we got her we took her to te vet and she had a serious ear infection. We were alarmed of this and my mother paid what was necessary to get her into good health. We didn't know what puppy mills were or how to detect them then. After that we never searched for a dog in a pet shop again. I got my westie from an international recognized breeder and when I saw she needed a companion due to separation anxiety, cause she would get sick, her trainer offered me a dog she rescued from the streets that is a chinese crested- terrier mix who was a perfect fit for her. That's when we decided to get Nala a companion as well and now being more aware of rescues and adoption, we decided we would never buy another dog again and that we would rather adopt to save a life. I am amazed at how smart dogs are and how greatly they express their emotions; but what amazes me the most is how unconditional their love is for their dop parents. My dogs are my kids with 4 paws and I know Nala is my mother's baby as well. If the volunteers and caretakers of these rescues would give us a chance we could show how well this new family member would be taken care of. |