What would you have done?

[aly]

Ahh, thats good. I was just confused because it said this in your first post:

"Even local dalmatian rescues do not adopt out deaf dals, so he didn't stand much of a chance of finding a good home. "

Thanks for clarifying though. That was upsetting news.

[sottice]

I agree with everybody else. I would have done the same thing. I'm a sucker for animals and everybody knows it. When somebody hears about an animal that needs a home, they call me. I believe all animals deserve a chance to live and be loved.

I have so many now I can't keep up with getting them spayed and neutered, but I'm working on it. I have to tell everybody I can't take all the animals in, however much I would love too. If I were rich I would have an animal refuge where no animal would be turned away.

[tatsxxx11]

Your pup sounds like a very special doggie!! And a very, very lucky one to have fallen into the arms of such a sweet, gentle, caring soul such as yourself. I wish you many, many happy years together!! And speaking as one who actively protests the puppymill trade and Petland, I can completly understand your anguish. This has always been the hardest issue to address..."Rescue" the poor, homeless pups by purchasing him/her and getting them out of that miserable situation. OR, not purchase them in hopes of breaking the cycle. AS animal lovers we ALL can relate to the strings of your heart that were pulled at the sight of that beautiful, needy puppy. Sadly, this is what Petland counts on. And as soon as that cage is empty, they will fill it with another And so it goes. I can't honestly say that I would be able to turn my back on a doggie I knew faced death or at a best, a bleak future. That's one reason I don't even step foot in those stores. One look and I'd be a goner But, we must all do everything that we can to stop this horrible trade. Please remember that your puppy was the lucky one. The poor mother who remains at the mill, whose sole function in life is reduced to nothing more than serving as a puppy factory, suffering under the most horrifying conditions, endless pregnancies with little or no health care, is not so lucky. When she is no longer deemed "productive," a cruel death awaits her. She never knew love or kindness or hope or even a gentle, human touch. Perhaps you can help to spread the word, educating those around you who are unaware of the puppymill tragedy, encouraging them to write to their legislators, the AKC (who supports this trade by issuing pedigree papers to the mill owners) and distributing leaflets and info. that can be downloaded and printed from www.puppymillfighters.com You were very courageous to come out so openly, to share your concerns, seek advice and ask our opinions. You followed your heart and no one can fault you for that! I wish you all the best with your precious new baby!! And remember, if you find he has any illnesses/health issues (other than her deafness) in the near and even not so near future, you march right back in there and demand that they pay the vet bills! Others I know have had done just that and they HAVE paid! It sounds likes he's thriving and enjoying a wonderful life with you!! Congratulations and all my love to your sweet baby!! Pics???