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Originally Posted by Ladylavender  All I am saying is if you really really want to adopt a rescue for the right reasons, you will respect the rescues reasons for their rules and do what you have to do to meet the criteria. Because adopting a rescue is NOT about whether or not you "think" you will make a good home for the dog, it's about what's best for the dog. And maybe as a general rule rescue dogs, do better in fenced yards and without small children because of the "issues" a lot of these dogs come with. If you can't meet the criteria for reasons beyond your control, then maybe you are not a good candidate for a rescue dog, no matter how much you want one and what your altruistic reasons are. |
Sorry, I am not going to get rid of my "big" dog or my 10 year old child for that matter to "meet" their criteria. The dog I was trying to adopt was a PUPPY. Not likely to have any serious "issues" yet. Like me there are many of us who will simply go to a breeder to find our next baby. I sure hope that the many dogs who are up for adoption find homes. If they don't it won't be because people aren't trying to give them good loving homes.