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Originally Posted by megansmomma  It really bothers me when threads turn into "rescues are bad" because we work very hard at what we do.  We try to do the best that we possibly can to make sure that those that are fortunate enough to have been saved will have the very best home. I would never disqualify someone because they had children if I had an appropriate foster looking for a home. I can tell you that Truman would never do well this kids. He is old and cannot see, gets underfoot and loud noises scare him to death. But if I had a younger pup I would consider anyone that was reasonable and a good match. All rescues are not the same. But good rescues will hold that bar HIGH!  |
I hope my post did not make you think I was saying rescues are bad! I support them wholeheartedly -- with words, prayers and donations! I only said that I thought waivers should be considered when a family was right in all other aspects. Sounds like you already do that -- so it would not even apply. I have read so many times though, that people are disqualified for small children, no fence, or having other dogs. As long as it was done with the whole situation in mind, I trust that the rescue/foster mom will make the right decision. I do understand now that you wrote more, that sometimes a person may think they are disqualified only for one criteria, when the rescue/foster mom has really dq'd them for a variety of reasons -- sometimes because of their priorities as well.
I would not want you to think I was downing rescues in any way, shape or form! I might have my own idea of something that could widen the adoptive field, but I would never diminish the efforts of our heroic rescue folks! I appreciate you holding the bar high -- as it should be.
I have written before about winding up keeping Rocky -- the last person wanting to buy from me had very rough/rowdy kids and a very large dog. I declined to sell to them, saying I had decided to keep Rocky. I really had not intended on keeping him, but I wasn't going to let him be in danger either. So, I understand what you are saying. I should not have commented in any way that could be construed as criticism. I do appreciate what you all do!