I feel the hurt too. Years ago we picked up a Sheltie terrier mix from an organization called the Amanda Foundation who rescues dogs from the shelters. We named her Mandy. I had to put her down a few years ago at the age of 16 and that was rough.

Some months later we're having brunch at an outside café near the beach and people are allowed to have their pets with them outside but not inside. A group of folks sat down at the next table and had a dog with them so we started talking. Turns out the lady is the vet who has her office right up the street. Her receptionist already had 4 dogs and she just picked up another one, a 6 month old female Jack Russell mix and her mom put her foot down and said no more so guess what? We've had Peanuts for 4 years now. 12 pounds of love and licks. Who can also get quite excitable like a Jack Russell will...

Why people go to breeders just baffles me. With very little effort you can get whatever type of dog or cat you want from rescue organizations and vet offices. They allow you to meet them, play with them, take them home for a day or two, whatever is necessary for you to really get a feel for the pet.

And of course everybody knows mixed breeds are usually much healthier anyway.

Bob

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