Originally Posted by
Tanya
people want a puppy when they want it (NOW) OR they want the dog they saw. i think it mostly boils down to that. a friend or family member had a litter or showed them a puppy and they just "fell in love" and got it.
they don't want to do all the work required to find reputable breeders that will cost a ton. they don't want to wait months (or longer) when they want a dog NOW (cuz they didn't plan ahead and start research earlier). Hell even with rescue, I sent out two apps and 3 weeks later have not heard from either rescue. I haven't pushed on the topic as I am not entirely sure I want a dog NOW (and not entirely sure dogs I applied for were a fit, needed more info thus the reason behind the applications to learn more - though one is for a lab rescue so you doN't even list a dog you just apply in general)
I was talking to someone a month ago who said she would never buy a dog again after having volunteered with rescue. Two or so weeks later she sadly lost her dog (silver lab). LESS than one week later she had another charcoal lab puppy in the home. because she was very sad and needed something in her life to cheer her up and her other dog was lonely. And even reputable rescues wouldn't have a turn around that fast.
lastly - a lot of people share or tag people in rescue or breeder dogs that have 0% interest in ACTUALLY getting the dog :P