Welcome!
If I were you I would not put a deposit on a pup from there. No way, no how. Sorry
I am in Pa as are a couple others here (also NJ and MD)
and I am sure someone can help you find a pup that will closer to you, healthy and cute. You can PM me if you like.
You can of course go ahead and I wish you luck. I just think you should put more stock into some of the "hearsay".