there is rampant non sterilization of dogs down there for some reason and many "breeders" who are not - they are puppy mills of the worst kind,  are Californian's heartless?  i'd guess not, but a large enough group of them do nothing to prevent pregnancies in their dogs. and the remedy?  dump them at the shelter.  if you could afford to spend 90 thou a year on charity work - if you put it to a charity - more power to you.   helping animals is helping human beings.  you give to luvable or another rescue and you are a better person - you've been helped.