I never reply to posts…but in this case I had to. We have had all breeds, rescued and not rescued. I think one of our MOST loved was a ‘pet store rescue’. She was a beautiful, sad boxer.She was over 20 weeks old and cramped in her cage. I couldn’t bear it….we made an offer (they can down a little) and took her home. She loved us so much and she was the most loving, GRATEFUL dog I ever saw. She KNEW that she was rescued. Help that dog you love. A rescue is a rescue is a rescue. Never let a dog suffer and maybe die over opinions.
That an animal needs you is what counts. God bless you, you have a good heart for wanting to help that poor puppy.