[capt_noonie]

We once had a man interested in one of our dogs. We were still in the interviewing stage. We hadn't even done home checks on anyone yet that was interested in this dog. This man lost his patience with us, even though he got a response from us within a few days, saying that why do we as rescue make it so hard for people to rescue when they want a dog, so he basically told us to go screw ourselves and he was going to buy a puppy.

Bc of his attitude, of course he was not approved, but I often wonder if he did indeed buy a puppy and how that puppy turned out. People who want a puppy by any means they will get one if they really want. But is it often the best for them, and for the pup? I just hope he didn't get a puppy and lose patience with potty training or something and gave up that dog into rescue. (And the type of breeder that would sell to such a man with no patience?)

Like I said, it's all about timing, and patience. Not everyone who thinks they would be a great home for a dog is always right about that. Of course everyone thinks they would be a great dog owner. Who would think, I'm gonna buy a dog and be a crappy owner? No one. But of course we all know there are crappy owners out there.

And I'm not in any way saying that people who don't get approved for rescues are crappy owners. It's just all about timing and if it's in the cards for you or not, whether now or later.