We're Buying from a Breeder

[Crazy-Cat-Lover]

My living at home with my mother and father has nothing to do with anything. I pay them rent out of every paycheck, I have things I am supposed to do around the house, I cook, I clean, etc. The rest of my money goes towards my dogs. I don't depend on them, infact if I left they'd probably be in a huge hole as my salary is a large part of our bill paying money. They don't make my decisions and they've expected me to make my own decisions for years. I'm not sure what you're trying to get at mentioning all of that, however.


No one here is trying to be negative like you implied in your posts. I do believe every post so far has been out of concern, not only for you and your daughter - but the animals who are defenseless. I just don't think you're comprehending some of the intentions of these posts. No one wants you or another dog be put in the hole you were before. No one wants you to get your hopes up and then be denied for the same reasons as the shelter. Which generally responsible, reputable breeders are highly into rescue and shelter work - more than likely they will think the same way as your local shelter does.

Calling this a negative place, stating you'd be better off asking strangers off the street... That is certainly going to upset some of us who have put our hearts and beliefs into our posts, and do so everytime.

Again, this is all just my opinion again. I don't know if you're going to understand it or not, but please don't get upset or angry, like I said previously, that is not my intent.

I understand it much better now that you have explained it. What I should have said was "I would be better off asking breeders and rescues questions rather than asking here". Simply because I would understand it better because I would be talking face to face, not with text over the internet. I really dont look over my posts before I hit submit. I will keep that in mind from now on and will try to be clearer and less defensive next time.

Wow! I am very proud that you are such a mature teenager. I wish all teens were like you. What I was trying to say was that I no longer live with my parents and have changed dramatically since I moved. I am mature, stable and happy now. I never had responsibilites, now I have lots of them. I never got to make decisions, now I can do what. I can pay to have my dog put into obedience training and agility, I can pay to have my dog vaccinated, neutered, dewormed etc. These will all be my responsibilities. I never knew you paid for your dogs, I thought your parents did. Now that I know you pay for your dogs yourself, I will think of you totally differently. You know what its like to have responsibilities and bills. You know what its like to fork out a good portion your money on your animals - that shows that you arent like most teenagers. When I lived at home, the money I made was spent on ME. Even when I had my daughter (I was 18), I was the WORST mother to her. I didnt buy her anything.

I have learned to value life, spend money where its needed and make my own decisions in which I feel are best for me.

[Kfamr]

Since you mentioned wondering if US shelters/rescues would adopt out of country - I was searching for you.

Look at this sweetheart.
http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/...?petid=5664790
He sounds perfect from the things you've mentioned. I'm going to do some more research and see if they adopt out of country.

[Crazy-Cat-Lover]

Since you mentioned wondering if US shelters/rescues would adopt out of country - I was searching for you.

Look at this sweetheart.
http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/...?petid=5664790
He sounds perfect from the things you've mentioned. I'm going to do some more research and see if they adopt out of country.

Thank you so much. He sure is a cute guy! We live in Surrey and it would take 45 minutes to drive to Bellingham, WA. Do you know anything about shipping and how that works? I have only been in the US once and it was Miami.

[Kfamr]

Thank you so much. He sure is a cute guy! We live in Surrey and it would take 45 minutes to drive to Bellingham, WA. Do you know anything about shipping and how that works? I have only been in the US once and it was Miami.

I've e-mailed them about adopting to Canada. I'll let you know when I get a reply.

Here is a litter of 4 lab pups - I'm not sure how far you're willing to go if they require you to pick them up, but according to MapQuest they are 6 or so hours away.
http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/...?petid=5681676