[capt_noonie]

Sometimes it can be easy to get a dog from rescue, sometimes it can be really difficult. But let's face it, not everyone is cut out for a dog, or a yorkie, or a rescue yorkie. I think most people like the idea of rescuing, but in reality, most people who first look into rescue want a small, female, under 2 years old yorkie with no health issues and potty trained. There are not many that come into rescue that fit that criteria. Bc if they did, why would they be in rescue in the first place?

However, it's not unheard of that there are young, small, no medical issue dogs that come into rescue. I have been fostering for only 5 years (actually come to think of it, I think a bit less than 5 years) and all have been under 9 years old, the youngest being Lily who is 2 1/2. Adopting a rescue is all about timing. Sometimes all you can do is put in apps and wait. Even though you are a great owner, doesn't necessarily mean you would make a great match for a particular dog.

One of the hardest parts of fostering is telling a family that there was another family that was a better fit. It doesn't mean they are better than you, it just means they were a better fit for the dog. When placing a rescue into a forever home, it's about what's best for the dog.

It's true that if a foster mom wanted to adopt their foster dog, they could do it easily. However I am choosy even for myself, maybe even moreso. I haven't come across a dog yet that fits in perfectly for our family forever. But the reason I foster is to help the dogs, not to look for my next dog. If I adopted all the dogs I fostered, then i wouldn't be able to help save anymore.