I don't want this thread to get heated. Everyone has a different viewpoint of what they can handle when it comes to pets. Unfortunately, they realize that after getting one. The maltese just came in as I was leaving so I only got the briefest info. I just wanted to make sure she was not going to be left at the shelter overnight or I would have taken her as I am a registered foster home. I will find out more Wednesday when I go in. I will check to see if we have the info on where she originally came from. I am hoping she has been adopted by then. The shelter I help out at is very strict on who they adopt out to and they are microchipped to the shelter. They do ask for a donation as a relinquishing fee. I am grateful she was turned in and not just dumped as many are. Working at a shelter and seeing week after week pets dropped off for no fault of their own and the confusion and sadness in their eyes I guess I find very few acceptable reasons for giving up a family member. I know their are some situations but there the exception not the rule. JMO |