All my cats are feral rescues. Just domestic shorthair mutts that needed medical attention and love. My dog Joe is a boxer and pitt bull mix that was rescued from a shelter. The shelter notified us of the litter having Parvo while we waited for home inspection and approval from the shelter to keep any bully breed. After they offered for us to chose another animal before they wasted their time neutering him, we decided that we would take our chances with sick little Joe. Joe was very sick with other illnesses from the shelter. He had the squirts for around 3 months. He is the best dog after a couple years of love and training. Animals in need make the best pets for me. They are definitely worth the blood, sweat, and tears. I would never buy an animal when there are so many in need.