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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 am sorry you are feeling that this has turned into a "rescues are bad'. NOT AT ALL! They do a fantastic service. I think that most of us that has had a bad experience with them is because they have these BLANKET rules. There should be exceptions to every rule. I also know that they are all volunteers and overworked...but responses to email is SLOW. No rescue is perfect. But all rescues: including the one I work with: should be a little more forgiving in the basic rules of adoption.