I have to say that I totally agree with you all in regards to the majority of the breeders out there. However, there are always exceptions to the rule. I moved here from Jacksonville and brought my six adults with me. Of the 6 I have 1 male and 3 breeder females. I also have 2 more that people who didn't want their chis anymore decided to "give away" or take to the local shelter. I have given them a permanant home. I go through a very very stringent process to select a home for my dogs. I only breed 1-2 litters per year and of the 4-6 puppies I have per year, they are ALL sold on a contract where I will buy back the puppy if the owner can't keep the puppy. I am proud to say that I am one of the only breeders I know that does this.
I also spend every penny I get from breeding to support rescue. I have saved hundreds of animals in my lifetime from being put to sleep. I know my limits in how many at one time I can take to provide the best for each one. I have spent many sleepless nights with orphaned kittens, puppies, squirrels and raccoons bottle and syringe feeding. I purchase and donate my time and materials providing shots for the local groups that otherwise couldn't afford it. I purchase dog food, potty pads, newspapers, bedding, towels and anything and everything else for the shelters with the money. So, I am proud to say I put my money, my time, my skills and my heart where my mouth is.
That being said, I know that no one was attacking me personally, I am a very big advocate against backyard breeders or those who breed solely for profit. In the case of this little puppy, he already had a home selected before he was born in FL and the person who was going to get him was diagnosed with terminal cancer. In the interim, my husband was suddenly transferred from FL to VA and I wanted to find a good local home that wanted a sound quality puppy. I had already earmarked the money to be donated to a particular local group in the way of vaccines and syringes, esbilac, etc to provide for the kitten rush that I am sure happens here in the spring, just like in FL.
I hope that maybe people here will not always look down on the newcomer and maybe welcome someone who cares about the animals into the community. I am happy to be here and certainly look forward to providing my help and assistance where needed and wanted. I hope the community and this forum can at least respect that without passing judgement.
in the area. 