RESCUE FREAKS-Part 2 of 3!!!

For those of you just tuning in, make sure you read RESCUE FREAKS-Part 1 of 3 prior to reading this.

Well...so the question is what does one do when they are the owner of a successful puppy store, but they also have a heart for rescue?? The rescue freaks think I can't possibly be a true rescuer if I "sell puppies". After all, they say that there are too many unwanted and unloved dogs in the world (Finally! Something we agree on!) and that they have "no use" for anyone who encourages the breeding of dogs. (OK...that's a little freaky. I don't think that America will ever see the day where there is not a desire for intentionally bred puppies. In other words, there will never be a day where every pet comes from a shelter.)

So what if the world didn't have to be black or white? What if it could be a beautiful shade of gray?

Here's what I see...

I see "PUPPY CENTRAL"...a retail environment...clean and bright...smells good (certainly not BAD)...no-kill...where rescued puppies and intentionally-bred puppies are shown side-by-side to people who are looking for puppies.

Now, we all know puppies are darling, so we don't have to worry about the yorkie always winning out over the multi-cultural-mixed-breed-puppy. But if yorkie lovers want a yorkie, shouldn't they be able to choose the puppy that is right for them for the next 15 years? In this innovative, non-segregated environment, they certainly can. Folks who want to rescue a puppy or who aren't sure what is best for them can browse as well, speaking with friendly and knowledgeable staff in a comfortable environment.

The "New Puppy Counseling" (crate-training, housebreaking, etc.) is the same for both...the joy of choosing that new puppy is the same for both.

I love it!!!

It's good for people and it's good for dogs. I think this could go nationwide. I'm thrilled!! I wish the rescue folks were thrilled too, but many aren't. They're so busy hating pet stores that they've lost sight of the puppies. And, that's a shame.