Some people are just ignorant of how them letting their cat get pregnant once just so their kids can witness the miracle of birth basically sentences 6 cats to death in the shelter. I always tell people that if they want to see the miracle of birth, they should foster a pregnant cat for a rescue.
My rescue is ALWAYS looking for more foster homes. It’s just a sad situation though because I feel like we’ve made progress in the last 50 years, but it still isn’t near enough.
What can be the reasons why breeders sell their young dogs? I am looking for a good GSD breeder and am interested in older dogs ?
Most people want puppies. Go adopt a dog, you can get it at the age you want a save a life.
look for rescue group in your area, the pound or a shelter, post an ad in your area, asking for an adult. rarely do breeders keeep pups to sell as an adult, occasionly thel keep a pup & it doesnt turn out to be what they were expecting, so be persistant, ask the right questions
Many reputable breeders may have older pups or dogs available, in addition to puppies.
Sometimes, previous owners return dogs to them, or the breeder will have a dog that dosn’t work out as a planned “show dog”.
Contact local breeders and if they don’t have what you are looking for, they will likely know of someone that may have an older dog avail.
Also, be sure to check out humane society, petfinder or all breed rescues.