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·A couple of weeks ago I contacted the local basset rescue in my area. I filled out an application, and after a couple of days went by and I hadn't heard from them, I realized that my situation is not ideal for a rescue at this time anyway and decided to get a puppy from a breeder. Not for the novelty of a puppy, but this is my first basset and I want the experience from puppydom to adulthood.
I admire and envy anyone who has, or will adopt a rescue basset. And I fully intend to do so when the time is right. HOWEVER....I just now received a call from this rescue organization. And the girl..woman...lady.. whatever seemed to be having a bad day from the moment she said "Hello.." I apologized and kindly informed her that I had already gone with a breeder. She paused and said "really..hmm" I said "yes, I'm sorry, did u have any puppies available at this time?" "Puppies?" she said, "you wanted a puppy?!" I said, "yes, I did indicate that on my application." Very attitudinal she said, "Well a puppy is a big responsibility ya know, and you have to stay home with it all day...its a baby!" I said, "yes, I'm aware of the responsibility." After apologizing again, I said "I saw your website and I admire what you guys do over there and fully intend on rescuing a basset from u in the future.." She paused for a second (I thought she hung up on me) and said .."ya know Amy, I'm really sorry to hear that, I'm really disapointed 'cause there's alot of bassets that need homes out there." And then (I think..it sounded like) she hung up on me.
She didn't even give me a chance to explain MY reasoning...although I dont think I owe that b*tch an explanation anyway.
The tone in her voice, was like I'm some evil troll and am insulting HER because I bought a puppy, and didn't adopt a basset. And like I just sent a basset to death row. I'm angry, and upset.
I thought I did the right thing...but now after this phone call, I feel really bad when I know there's so many bassets that need a home.
It's just that my situation isn't right for a rescue right now. I mean I'm only 23, I still live at home with mom, and we feel we're ready for a puppy because we've raised a dog from a pup before. I've done everything possible to get informed as much as I possibly can about bassets. (You all should know, especially after all the questions I've been posting) From talking to breeders, to talking to u fine people (experts in my opinion) my vet, books, magazines, internet, etc.
And, besides, our prior experience with rescuing from a pound a couple of years back was horrific!
So..my question to you is, does me buying from a breeder and not rescuing, make me a bad person or an irrisponsible owner?
Saddened,
I admire and envy anyone who has, or will adopt a rescue basset. And I fully intend to do so when the time is right. HOWEVER....I just now received a call from this rescue organization. And the girl..woman...lady.. whatever seemed to be having a bad day from the moment she said "Hello.." I apologized and kindly informed her that I had already gone with a breeder. She paused and said "really..hmm" I said "yes, I'm sorry, did u have any puppies available at this time?" "Puppies?" she said, "you wanted a puppy?!" I said, "yes, I did indicate that on my application." Very attitudinal she said, "Well a puppy is a big responsibility ya know, and you have to stay home with it all day...its a baby!" I said, "yes, I'm aware of the responsibility." After apologizing again, I said "I saw your website and I admire what you guys do over there and fully intend on rescuing a basset from u in the future.." She paused for a second (I thought she hung up on me) and said .."ya know Amy, I'm really sorry to hear that, I'm really disapointed 'cause there's alot of bassets that need homes out there." And then (I think..it sounded like) she hung up on me.
She didn't even give me a chance to explain MY reasoning...although I dont think I owe that b*tch an explanation anyway.
The tone in her voice, was like I'm some evil troll and am insulting HER because I bought a puppy, and didn't adopt a basset. And like I just sent a basset to death row. I'm angry, and upset.
I thought I did the right thing...but now after this phone call, I feel really bad when I know there's so many bassets that need a home.
It's just that my situation isn't right for a rescue right now. I mean I'm only 23, I still live at home with mom, and we feel we're ready for a puppy because we've raised a dog from a pup before. I've done everything possible to get informed as much as I possibly can about bassets. (You all should know, especially after all the questions I've been posting) From talking to breeders, to talking to u fine people (experts in my opinion) my vet, books, magazines, internet, etc.
And, besides, our prior experience with rescuing from a pound a couple of years back was horrific!
So..my question to you is, does me buying from a breeder and not rescuing, make me a bad person or an irrisponsible owner?
Saddened,