We’ve had to say no to the first pup, even though we were approved for adoption. They slipped in at the last moment that she was heartworm positive and they had not used the recommended treatment course. This would have meant thousands of dollars, but more importantly, three months of crate rest.
I just didn’t feel comfortable bringing a new dog into my home and spending the first three months of our relationship constantly begging a puppy to be calm and stay in their crate so their heart rate doesn’t get up and they get an embolism.
Potty training under these conditions, and building a healthy relationship with my dog, felt like the wrong choice for us.
Hoping we find another pup soon.