Didn't get the pup :(

[bckrazy]

I agree with Sophie. My sister got a puppy from the pound in ONE visit! Of course, she was much, much less suited to have a dog than you are... I'm not sure if your pound is like ours, but it was much better for Mercedes to even get adopted by my fickle sister than to stay there, and the volunteers there knew that. Every time I visit ours, the puppy kennels are PACKED with adorable pups! I really, really wish I could foster them all.

I'm so glad you are dedicated to rescuing. If more people were like you & educated themselves, there wouldn't be an overpopulation issue. You will not regret saving a life, even if it takes a while to find a puppy for you.

[bckrazy]

Alsoo, shihtzulover, think of it this way... are humans vaccinated every year? Or even every few years? No. Gonzo, of course, recieved his puppy shots and is vaccinated every few years, he has been around multiple dogs with kennel cough and never contracted the virus. He gets titers done yearly, which check that his immunity is active. Titers cost 2x more than shots, and most people don't believe in them, so people would rather pump their dogs full of shots every year. I know PLENTY of dogs who contracted kennel cough weeks after recieving their yearly shot, and many dogs who have become sick after getting a massive series of shots all together (bordatella, parvo, rabies, boosters, etc).