I agree that the original post got way off line, and this thread is much needed.
I assume that everyone here is here because we love our companions, that being said I may vent a bit, I apologize way upfront to any one I may offend.

I bred, showed, trained and loved Rotties for nearly 22 yrs. Made a name for myself and my kennel. Big Deal. I am in Foster/Rescue because I felt (please understand these are my feelings not an opinion or judgement) that I had inadvertenly helped with the overpopulation in shelters/rescues. Yes I had a contract, yes I kept up with pups etc. The fact remains some ppl drop out of sight. Divorce, re location, deaths etc. Were some of my babies in those shelters? I don't know.

I DO know that the babies I have here, mine and the fosters, have a chance.One that maybe I denied my own pups, or maybe their new owner did.

I firmly believe that as humans we want to be THE place for the dog we so love. Sad fact is maybe we aren't. It hurts to admit we aren't infallible. It hurts to think we aren't everything to them we promised to be, maybe they really cannot handle kids, maybe our husband really is allergic. Maybe the animal just really likes being anywhere but with us. We hear it in many posts..how many times have you seen pics with the caption this isn't my dog but she/he is here every day????

I believe that we all learn and grow by putting others (including those of other specie) ahead of our own needs and wants. No one has the right to judge another. We all have a right to our opinion, but those should be delivered with the same kindness and compassion that our companions have taught us. We should take a lesson from those we train. Forgiveness is easy, tolerance is key and in all things love what you do and love who you are with.

ok done.

Kym