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Old 04-13-2010, 12:42 PM   #24
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Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985 View Post
Unless they're returned. I volunteered for the SPCA and they have quiet a few returns. They do screen but sometimes it just doesn't work out. It's sad because one week I groom a very nice dog, then he/she isn't there for the next grooming, so of course we're all happy for it, then they're there for the next grooming. We had a doggy named Xena returned to us 4 times because she was high energy. The adopting family knew this up front and would guarantee that they would exercise her and work with her energy level. She was even adopted to an avid hiker once and even that didn't work out because of her energy level. I think that's why screening is important and I'm happy YTNR does screening. I don't know what their return rate is, but I do think it's sad that so many people do get dogs on impulse only.

Sorry Britster! We're so off topic at this point!
(Sorry, still off topic)

In an ideal situation, all potential owners should be screened. I'm talking about situations where shelters have very high kill rates and/or the staff is not competent enough to screen effectively.
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