Re: shelters--the humane society in my area mostly has large breed dogs and I prefer small dogs (just a personal preference.) Also, I looked into getting a rescue before I got Abbie. I thought it would be nice to be able to provide a loving home for a yorkie that needed one rather than going to a breeder. I found a little guy that was the same age as Max and his family was unable to keep him (for whatever reason). I was interested in adopting him. I understand that rescue organizations are only concerned about the 'best interest' of the dog because they want to find a forever home for the dog but IMO their requirements are too stringent. I would not be an appropriate candidate because I do not have a fenced in yard and because I work. My yorkies get everything they need and then some and it's a bit disheartening to be told that you are not an appropriate candidate to adopt one of their rescues--you're not good enough because you don't have a fenced in yard. Being unemployed and having a fenced in yard does not necessarily mean that you will be a good parent to your dogs! So I went to a breeder and found Abbie and I will probably get my yorkies (or any other dogs) from breeders in the future.
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