[dottiesyrky]

Yes pet over population is a multifaceted problem where supply exceeds demand ....sorry to be so crude. I am with you that the 'churning' often from home to home is a very sad and serious issue. I know some rescue angels well and in spite of meticulous screening/ home visits etc, the pets are sometimes returned as 'not suitable' in some way. One reason I heard yesterday was that the (relatively wealthy!) adopter did not understand the cost of keeping a pet and was shocked at the cost of Frontline!! This person had been well screened, but she lied!!
LJ, how do you screen people for adoption of your rescues? Do you find that some adopters lie and then return the pet with some idle excuse? How can one screen to overcome this? I cannot understand how people can adopt these innocents and return them like an ill fitting piece of clothing!! It really hurts and angers me.