I agree ninja, this is the first time I have heard of a rescue that does not require the animals to be fixed either before they leave, or to have the new owner bring in a spay/neuter cert. as soon as the animal is old enough to have it done.
It is very unfortunate for you and the puppy that this woman was so quick to judge you just because you had done your research. I do think that many rescues go overboard on their screening process. A friend of mine was denied a dog from a rescue because she stated she would not keep the dog if...