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Originally Posted by DesertChildAZ Thanks. I've made mention of this in other threads so I apologize if I sound like I'm repeating myself: I've submitted, I think, 4 different adoption applications over the past few weeks and never get a reply from any of these organizations. I don't know what criteria I may not be meeting, but I'm an ideal candidate for a pet needing a home. I'm a 35 year old single female who owns her own 2400 sq. foot home with a large fenced yard. I'm very attentive to them...they are probably the only "kids" I'll ever have. My entire social life revolves around them. Heck, I moved 3,000 miles across country and brought two cats with me on the cross country trip (I didn't have Tahoe then). All my pets (1 dog, 2 cats) are indoor. Heck, when I'm home, I accompany Tahoe every time he goes out for a potty! I have an amazing vet who will affirm that I am very attentive to my pets' medical needs. (I spent nearly $3000 in 2005 for vet care for three pets that were ailing over a 2 month period - one of which I lost to what we believe was a brain or ear tumor. I will bring Tahoe to the vet if he so much as has a runny nose. He is also on various medications - for liver issues and pancreatitis - that are ongoing. Not to mention the prescription diet I provide for him.)
The only criteria I can think of is the fact that I work full-time (9-5 M-F). This seems to work well for us right now and I only have one dog (without the companionship of another dog to keep him company.) One of the reasons I would like to get another yorkie is to keep Tahoe company during the day in our very quiet and relaxing home environment. In the sole company of the cats, Tahoe and the two cats have become very close as well...playing with each other and even cuddling up to nap together. But I think Tahoe, who was raised in a household of 8 breeding dogs, would appreciate the company of another dog. And we'd like to make a home for a dog who, much like Tahoe, needs a good home that I know I can give.
Anyway, I am a bit discouraged by the lack of response from some of these rescue organizations when I know very well how much they need to find homes for these dogs. Perhaps since the dogs are fostered, they are not in much of a hurry to find them homes? I don't know. I just know that there is an available home here in Arizona just waiting to give a dog the love and care it deserves. |
Hang in there! When I applied for a rescue, I submitted apps to FIVE different rescues. Still waiting to hear from four of them. Through the FIFTH I've already adopted Bernie! By the time the others get back to me (if ever) it'll be too late.
I know they rely on volunteers, but I think some work harder at placing the dogs than others.
JMO