I too tried to rescue, and was turned down because I have children. So I bought a Yorkie from a puppy finding web site, and it turns out she runs a puppymill, so because I was turned down by the rescue I ended up helping the puppy millers. Seems to me odd that there could have been one more rescued pup, and one less reason for the millers to be in business. I know many people have no problems rescuing puppies, and I know many breeders out there who also won't sell a pup to a home with children, but I am a stay at home mom, and all my kids are in school, and I would never let my kids harm my dogs.
If I were going to buy another one, instead of going to the rescue, or the 'reputable breeders' around here, I would be forced again to buy from a potential puppy mill or 'back yard breeder' Are there any other options? |