I just had to chime in again and say it saddens me so many think rescue dogs are rejects or mean dogs. I know some recues just do what they do and don't know all the dogs that well, but I myself and I'm sure a few other rescues know my dogs VERY well before I let them go. I keep them months and months lots of times just to make sure of temperment. I can tell you LOTS about the dog you would be adopting and all it's good points and quirky things. I always tell adopters EVERYTHING I can think of to tell them about the dog... not just the silly little postings that get posted with each dog like"great little furball, looking for forever home" . We have a home full of animals and kids and BELIEVE me these dogs get socialized and I know who can take what... and so on. I also am REASONABLE with adoption fees. and adjust them for seniors and such. And also I would never deny a person an adoption based on income or fenced yard or anything like that. JEEZ I have a rescue and don't even have a fenced yard... and you know what... No Escapees yet
So sorry about the rant but I want to give the rescues a fair shake.