I know exactly how you feel. It IS very frusterating. I have rescued 2 dogs, and 2 cats...and bought 2 other dogs from a breeder (my Yorkie and my Mini Doxie). The whole reason I bought Stedman from a breeder was because I wanted a puppy...to raise myself from the very beginning. However, that does not mean that I wouldn't rescue another one....because I would IN A SECOND! It is so sad. I just wish I had space big enough to rescue them ALL!