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Originally Posted by ladyjane  Don't ever believe that quick placements are always the answer. The goal in rescue should be to find the home that best fits each pup...and if that is a pair so be it. I have learned in all of my years of experience that you cannot ever predict what pup(s) will be most easily placed. I have seen tiny pups sit without apps (those that so many think go quickly) while someone has come along wanting a larger pup. I have seen special needs pups go to someone who wanted to make a difference in the life of a special pup. This goes on and on.....but to make a blanket statement that singles go faster than pairs is just not true in my experience.
As to your comment about bonded pairs doing okay when split up....how would you know that it was the best for them if you had not seen them together? Sure they do ok...they don't have a choice!!
As to the comment about being in foster care for months...some stay for years. Foster homes should be the same as a forever home ... just as good..and the adoptive home in the end should be equal to or better than that foster home. Our foster homes go through the same process to foster as people do to adopt. |
Totally agree with Linda here. If we have someone surrendering dogs that are really bonded we keep them together. In fact I had Smokey and Chloe adopted out in just a few months. As well as when I had Dakota, her two brothers were surrendered and adopted as a pair in a few weeks. Then I have Toto here. Adorable, 4 lbs, great hair, I've had him since April and only had one family come see him. He will stay here until the perfect family comes along, even if that's forever.