That is crazy... Don't know about the process, the cat and dog shelter in Newcastle I'm sure is far easier, from what I've heard, in a way tho been too strict, does not always work in the favour of the dog.. you would have thought they could have worked with the lady in the fact I'm sure she would have someone who could walk the dog, sometimes, and small dogs really a big garden is a good adventure in its self lol
The weather is lovely up here, hope it is where you are too

My sister is away for a week to Norfolk with her two little pups, its there first holiday so pleased the weather is nice. Mine are loving the warm, dry weather, they are all in and out of the garden all day