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Originally Posted by StewiesMom I know that you didn't me directly, but I have rescued dogs. Most shelters do a temperment test for people, children and other dogs big & small. If you see one that you like, bring Codie & Tia in to meet him/her. The shelters will not lie to you about the animal because they want you to be happy and a good match for the dog. Most shelters are very careful about where their animals go because they don't want to get them back. You will know right away whether a dog looks to be a good match for your family. Follow your gut instinct. |
Kristy, I think big city shelters probably do this and Jennifer lives in Brooklyn (there is a good one in New York that Animal Planet showcases) so I think you have a good point but in my experience a lot of these shelters do not have the time or the funds like a breed specific rescue will have. Many of the breed specific rescues foster these animals for a longer time then the Humane Society or the pounds can.
I can tell you in Tucson that this is not happening and that the pound only hopes that they do not get the dog back. They have a very short window to adopt these animals out or put them down. Even our Humane Society has to put dogs down if they get to full. Sad...