Originally Posted by capt_noonie (Post 4191558)

Sometimes it can be easy to get a dog from rescue, sometimes it can be really difficult. But let's face it, not everyone is cut out for a dog, or a yorkie, or a rescue yorkie. I think most people like the idea of rescuing, but in reality, most people who first look into rescue want a small, female, under 2 years old yorkie with no health issues and potty trained. There are not many that come into rescue that fit that criteria. Bc if they did, why would they be in rescue in the first place?

However, it's not unheard of that there are young, small, no medical issue dogs that come into rescue. I have been fostering for only 5 years (actually come to think of it, I think a bit less than 5 years) and all have been under 9 years old, the youngest being Lily who is 2 1/2. Adopting a rescue is all about timing. Sometimes all you can do is put in apps and wait. Even though you are a great owner, doesn't necessarily mean you would make a great match for a particular dog.

One of the hardest parts of fostering is telling a family that there was another family that was a better fit. It doesn't mean they are better than you, it just means they were a better fit for the dog. When placing a rescue into a forever home, it's about what's best for the dog.

It's true that if a foster mom wanted to adopt their foster dog, they could do it easily. However I am choosy even for myself, maybe even moreso. I haven't come across a dog yet that fits in perfectly for our family forever. But the reason I foster is to help the dogs, not to look for my next dog. If I adopted all the dogs I fostered, then i wouldn't be able to help save anymore.

Originally Posted by capt_noonie (Post 4192336)

We once had a man interested in one of our dogs. We were still in the interviewing stage. We hadn't even done home checks on anyone yet that was interested in this dog. This man lost his patience with us, even though he got a response from us within a few days, saying that why do we as rescue make it so hard for people to rescue when they want a dog, so he basically told us to go screw ourselves and he was going to buy a puppy.

Bc of his attitude, of course he was not approved, but I often wonder if he did indeed buy a puppy and how that puppy turned out. People who want a puppy by any means they will get one if they really want. But is it often the best for them, and for the pup? I just hope he didn't get a puppy and lose patience with potty training or something and gave up that dog into rescue. (And the type of breeder that would sell to such a man with no patience?)

Like I said, it's all about timing, and patience. Not everyone who thinks they would be a great home for a dog is always right about that. Of course everyone thinks they would be a great dog owner. Who would think, I'm gonna buy a dog and be a crappy owner? No one. But of course we all know there are crappy owners out there.

And I'm not in any way saying that people who don't get approved for rescues are crappy owners. It's just all about timing and if it's in the cards for you or not, whether now or later.

Originally Posted by ChibiLuv (Post 4192356)

I work at a no-kill shelter and hear this kind of story ALL the time. It's a little disheartning to think that some rescues are so picky. Yes we want the dog to go to a good home but some of the hoops people have to jump through- a lot of times they end up giving up. Have you looked in the classifieds or other places to see if maybe someone is looking to re-home thier pet? I know some areaa don't get yorkie type dogs, if I could run my own rescue and fly all the yorkies and cute fluffy things I see daily out to good homes I'd probably bea mllionaire because we get them in ALL the time. Good luck in your search and maybe you can still leave your hert open to rescue another dog down the road.

Originally Posted by crazydoglade (Post 4192485)

Wished you were closer. We have 3 yorkies from a puppy mill for adoption at present. All females. Spayed, shots, worming, flea treatment paper trained and teeth cleaned. Adoption fees of $200-300. Today at the pet expo people fall in love with our dogs but want us to adopt them for $20-30 like the subsidized shelters.

Originally Posted by crazydoglade (Post 4192485)

Wished you were closer. We have 3 yorkies from a puppy mill for adoption at present. All females. Spayed, shots, worming, flea treatment paper trained and teeth cleaned. Adoption fees of $200-300. Today at the pet expo people fall in love with our dogs but want us to adopt them for $20-30 like the subsidized shelters.

Originally Posted by ladyjane (Post 4193329)

Most rescues are very clear about what they are looking for