I don't know if I could get a non-rescue anymore. For my entire adult life I have had pound puppies and the thought of getting a dog from a breeder is nice but then I think of the sad story I don't get to hear. The thought that maybe nobody gets to hear it is what makes me call the shelter.
Good for you and good for Andy. Although he looks like an Andrew to me.
Lolol I called him Andrew today when he was trying to break down the gate in the hallway. However, I have a nephew named Andrew, so I will try not to do that.
All our animals have always been rescues, except for some of my rats have come from a local breeder. Most were rescued. I thought I would try a breeder for them to see if there were noticable health improvements compared to the rescues.
But I agree. Adopting one in need is the way to go!