Just sending you a hug because it seems like a horrible situation you have found yourself in
I'm no expert on buying pups, we have had Jerry for 4 weeks and before that my dogs were rescue dogs. When we decided our girls were old enough for me to cope with a puppy aswell we did loads of research into reputable and registered local breeders and had a sheet of things I needed to see! - I wanted the pup to be brought up with children but also have spent time in a crate then obviously I needed to see the parents and make sure that the breeder knew what they were doing. Jerry is an
and I'm sure it is because he had such an excellent start in life. I contacted a few people who had advertised and none of them asked ME any questions - to me that meant they couldnt care less where the pup was going and alarm bells rang for me so I didnt even view. We actually waiting 8 months from making the decision to have a cocker to actually finding Jerry, it was a long wait for someone who is not very patient like me! but he is sooo worth it!
I really hope you are okay and not too heartbroken xxxxxx