| Re: He came from a Puppy Mill
I just wanted to say that I am really sorry you were taken for such a ride. But I absolutely commend you for working so hard with your dog to make him the very best he can be.
I too researched asked questions, was asked questions, the whole 9 yards. I was told there were titles, health certifications, etc. I drove 5 long hours...just to end up in a townhouse that had atleast 8 dogs in the back (that was just what I could count) and a cardboard box with poop covered pups =[ I could have left...many say I should have..but I didn't. We took Marley, I told the guy he was a fraud, gave him a FRACTION of what we were supposed to pay this 'reputable' breeder, got his akc registration papers and left. It broke my heart to leave the other pups there..but we did what we thought was right. We have been SO fortunate that Marley has a wonderful temperment, loves our children probably as much as they love him. We work very hard with him...but I don't regret it. You are doing the right thing by your dog.
And I do completely agree with the couple of people who recommended going to a good shelter and rescuing. DH and I have long decided that out next rottie will absolutely come from a shelter. I know in my heart Marley would have ended up there, being fought, or dead. We just rescued him early, that's all.
Take Care and thank you for doing this dog justice and being a great owner. =]  |