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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Kim Kavin
The Dog Merchants: Inside the Big Business of Breeders, Pet Stores, and Rescuers
I suggest anyone looking for a dog take a look at this book. Your “rescue” is merchandise just like all the rest of the dogs from puppy farms. They have figured out the “rescue” angle [/quote]

Yes, this is true. The people who brag about adopting a rescue when they just supported the booming puppy mill market are just ridiculous. I think they care more about burnishing their image than the welfare of dogs.[/quote]

I am aware of that criticism.  I love animals and I often go into pet stores that sell dogs to sit and play with them.  I think it's important for all puppies to be well socialized - even the ones in pet stores.  The dog I bought was "mine" from the minute I saw her.  She chose me as much as I chose her.  She is snuggled up next to me on the couch right now as a matter of fact.  I will say that she has a really good, predictable temperament and has been super sweet since the day we got her.  She also appeared to be well cared for.  I've noticed that the employees in that particular pet store LOVE dogs and I can't say that I'm opposed to someone wanting very breed specific traits.

Our rescue mix has been more of a wonderful enigma.  Part Sharpei, part Staffy, part Lab with a few other breeds thrown in.  She's a one of a kind, a total love bug and the sweetest thing that you will ever meet.  She got the best possible characteristics from all of her ancestors.  We really lucked out.  Yet, someone might see Pitbull in her and reject her on the spot.  Their loss.

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