This is such a great thread. Man, I thought I was the only one who thought the requirements that most (esp. private) rescues have are too strict. The hoops I had to jump through just to adopt a GUINEA PIG were outrageous...the woman from the shelter got into a huge fight over the phone with my vet b/c he felt like she was requesting info from him that was confidential.
I certainly understand them wanting a fenced in yard for a larger dog that is very active....and I certainly understand not wanting to adopt a dog that has proven to be highstrung or grouchy, to a family with kids.
But as has been mentioned, surely they can make exceptions, based on individual cases?
I do also think it's a shame that so many people seem to have trouble getting a simple RESPONSE from a shelter, when they've expressed interest in an animal.
Obviously there are some great privately run rescues out there, but I find myself hoping that this thread gets read by a few who need to be able to see things from the other side of the window. |