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Originally Posted by livingdustmops  If you do not want to turn your dog over to a reputable rescue or they are full ask them if they know anything about the person who you might be thinking of rehoming your dog with.
Check with the local humane society, animal control etc to see if there have been any reported problems with these people..Have they been turning in dogs to the shelters etc.
Profile the people...don't let your need to be political correct cloud the issue..location where people live, crime rate etc.
and most of all
TRUST YOUR GUT...If something doesn't feel right walk away..Do not try to come up with why it is bothering you .. just accept the feeling and walk away with your dog. On this issue it is different because most good people have been conditioned to be polite. Your politeness could kill your dog. The older I get the more I trust my gut...I don't always know why I get a funny feeling but I listen now and I have found it has been right almost 100%. Maybe not in the way I was thinking but in the long run it turned out the situation was smelly. |
I'd also like to add to this by saying if the person sounds too good to be true...make every attempt to prove everything they have said is actually true. Now a days people are getting smart at knowing what a rescue wants to hear & even better at "fluffing up" their applications to adopt.
When asking prospective owners about their history of dog ownership, always ask where those dogs are now? You'll be surprised at how many will readily admit they ended up giving the dog to a relative or their child was allergic, etc, etc. If they could give up a dog before...they can do it again...and they will!
Also, do a home inspection including yard & garage! Look for crates in the garage, dog runs, etc. Check fences to make sure they are secure.