How much is that moral superiority in the window?

The “rescue” organization returned with additional vehicles, and the imports were on their way.
On John Gormley Live this morning at 10am CST (11am eastern) : the international traffic in so-called rescue dogs.

Movement and sales of dogs through “rescue channels” continues to explode. While more and more cities and states are restricting sales of dogs in pet stores to those obtained from animal shelters and rescue groups, the actual source of these dogs remains obscure. Yet, there is mounting evidence that movement through “rescue channels” includes individuals or organizations involved merely for the profit, hence the name “Retail Rescue.” The dogs may be coming from the very same unscrupulous dog breeders these laws are intended to put out of business.

That word…

People take the word “rescue” to heart. It gives them the coveted legitimacy to claim that “rescuing” (again, BUYING from a shelter) is the only way to get a dog AND have a clean conscience. They often spout off such lies as “when you breed or buy, shelter dogs die,” or “don’t shop, ADOPT!”
So I say again… I didn’t adopt OR rescue my tiny little sweet-pea of a mutt. I bought her from a 501c3 charitable private dog shelter.