I can understand you being angry and dissappointed but you have to look at it from the rescue's point of view. These people have seen too much and many of them are very skeptical. They are also volunteers with jobs and families and just don't have the time to be as polite as you might like. They are concentrating their efforts on what they feel is important. Sure, it would be nice if they at least acknowledged your request but maybe they just don't have the time.
If you really want to get first crack at a shelter or rescue, offer to help them by volunteering in some way. I can't foster but I help by doing home visits and I may be helping with phone interviews. Some of these breed rescues may be too strict with their standards for your liking but they have their reasons. Many of the rescues have issues and they don't want to take any chances on the dogs not working out and having to rehome them yet again.
I'm sure those of you with kids, have great kids but then again, did you ever hear someone tell you that their child is cruel to animals? Some parents turn a blind eye to their child's faults. I'm not trying to anger anyone. I'm just trying to explain things from the rescue's point of view. |