Among other controversial decisions, Ms. Joy Braunstein elected to purchase a collie puppy from a breeder who charges $1,000 per pup as opposed to adopting one of the dogs at her own shelter or another dog in need of rescue. It is the height of hypocrisy to be the face of an organization that promotes adoption and combats overpopulation while purchasing a dog from a breeder. It is a slap in the face to the wonderful employees and volunteers at WPHS, animal rescuers everywhere, and worst of all, the homeless dogs she has committed to serving. We call for her to step down or be removed from her position as shelter director.