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Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985  Do they screen? Or is it common practice to just give the dog to whoever offers the most money? |
I don't think it is $$$ just who picks the longest straw...Sadly many just deal with first come first serve. I am talking about city/state pounds. In my experience with Humane Society organizations and no kill they will do a little better job of the right dog to the right home BUT not as good as a reputable breed rescue.
I know in Tucson, they only had so many days to get a home for the dog and if the time came then they were destroyed...even if they were wonderful dogs. They knew that 50% of the dogs would come back from being poorly placed but at least 50% lived.
It is a hugh problem but many of these people have to get a cold heart because they can't live with themselves knowing what is going on. Some become mean and some don't care..but the ones who care have to bury their emotions after a while or not survive in this situation.
Many have their own pets at home and love them...they also can not rescue all of the animals. It breaks your heart if you walk the shelters all the time...