Pam,
Bella is absolutely adorable. I don't think I've ever seen a poodle puppy. That fur is just the best!! I can see how someone can fall in love so quickly. I think it's a disease...puppy weakness!! Every time I see one it's like...awwww...look at the adorable puppy wuppy! My husband just rolls his eyes and laughs at me. Hearing all of the stories and seeing all of the pictures makes me all the more excited to get a canine family member sooner than later! I'm so happy to hear that the kitties are coming around. Everything will be just fine

Leslie brought up some interesting questions that I am curious about too. Along with considering doing a rescue, I have considered going to a breeder for a Terv (there's not too many rescues for them in the area), but am wondering what it's like dealing with a breeder. What is your experience? How do you distinguish a reputable breeder from a puppy mill? What kinds of questions did you ask or were asked by the breeder?? A co-worker got a dog from a breeder, and she was telling me about it and the breeder just sounded a little wierd. Especially since my co-worker bought a "pet quality" dog (he only had 1 you know what), but the wierd thing is that the breeder had a contract for that dog not to be neutered because she wanted to breed him. I didn't think it's right to breed a dog with one you know what. LOL I'm new to the whole breeder thing since I've really been focused on rescue. Any advice??

Thank you and congrats again on that new heartbreaker of yours!
Karen