I will never attempt to adopt a dog/cat from a rescue group again. We have always had pets, treat them really well, with the best food, puppy training classes, spay and neuter, etc. and we are not even considered because we don't have a fenced yard. Even have references from well known trainers and vets in our area, but makes no difference. Well, my cat NEVER goes outside under any circumstances and our dogs are out only with us present and on leash. They would rather a dog be put down than let us adopt one because we have no fence. Yet, we have a neighbor, who 'technically' has a fenced yard. (It really isn't, but is a fenced area where they grow vegetables). They have had 3 dogs they adopted. All were kept outside and allowed to run loose. One disappeared and the other was hit by a car. Yet they were allowed to go adopt the 3rd dog. Go figure!
This really gets me stirred up. These people are more interested in following some rules that really don't determine how good a home the pet will go to than saving a life. Grrrrr....I could go on forever!
Ellie |