I would have done the same thing, saving the puppy at that time is more important then the store getting 100.00. I have read on some of the communities about people who have deaf dogs and they do wonderful with hand signals. It might be a little more difficult as Dixie says, but the pup is worth it. I don't believe in Puppy Mills, but it's really difficult because I feel sorry for the pups who are in the Pet stores too. I guess it's a viscious circle.
Jackie, Miss Daisy and Perry