Ya know, Chester came from a breeder, and yes I was stupid to buy him. Would I go back and do anything different? No. Will I buy from another breeder again? No.

Now that I know better I cannot in good conscious buy a dog when there's a pitiful, abused, hurt dog who's never known true love. Sure, I would really rather have had ANY other dog except Aneko. But she needed us and she fits in ok with our family. Not the 'perfect' dog for us, but she's happy to be here and I'm happy she's alive.

I’ve had my heart set on a westie for a long time, and have filled out an application for a rescue. When one comes along that’s right for us, we’ll know. Until then I’ll wait impatiently, but I won’t go out and buy one. If another dog comes along that needs me, then that dog will be mine instead of a westie. I’m unselfish enough to know that any dog can give me love and I can give any other breed as much love as I can a westie.

If you can't find the breed you want in a rescue, just wait a month or so and keep looking. He/she will be there eventually, just waiting for you to save their life!

JMO.