How hard is it to get a puppy from a local rescue group?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Do rescue organizations not want to give dogs to people with kids?

Yes. Just lie. Go with your significant other, tell them you SAH, will walk the dog three times a day, provide hours of "engaging" play, feed it only organic meat, give up your bed so the dog can have it, never plan to have children, will only take vacations where the dog can go with you, and that basically 110% of your energy will be devoted to giving your dog the most amazing life ever. It's what all these wingnuts at the agencies want to hear. They are basically the dog version of every annoying "conscious attachment parenting" person with kids you know.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think what bothers me about many of these rescue groups is that they are prejudiced against normal people with kids and jobs.

I don't think of my kids as liabilities - they are both dog lovers who grew up with a dog from very young ages. They are respectful and caring around animals. We would like to replace our dog who died a couple years ago, but honestly, after all that they have been through, I don't want to play the games of home visits and contingencies. I just want a dog that they can love.

I have income for the vet care, a nice house with a fenced yard, a flexible job and retired relatives who can stop by every day. I've had dogs my entire life and I know how it all works.

I'm just tired of playing games.

EXACTLY. If these people really cared about these animals, they wouldn't turn down good families with kids. But most of them are ideological demagogues, IME.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I work with a rescue group. We DON'T require people to be home all day and we DON'T require fences. I have my own dog plus one of their fosters all the time and I am at work all day. I have two kids and they started letting me foster when the younger was 6. Below are our adoption policies.
I don't know what dog rescues you guys have worked with but I hope you don't give up. Check out our dogs at worthydog.org.



ADOPTION POLICIES





Must be at least 21
All applicants who live in a rental property must provide contact information for their landlord, and have approval from the landlord to have a pet at the residence listed on the adoption application
Applicants must allow Worthy Dog Rescue to conduct a home visit to confirm that your home will be a good environment for a new dog
All animals in the applicant’s household must be spayed/neutered and up to date on all vaccines before consideration
All adults living in the home must meet the dog and be in agreement about adoption
Applicants must be willing to keep their new dog and current family pets as indoor pets
All adoptive families will provide all medical care and treatment needed for the dog including, but not limited to, yearly medical checkups, vaccines, and preventative heartworm medication
Dogs will be adopted only as a personal companion and not as a gift, working animal, or guard dog
A fenced yard is ideal for dogs, but is NOT a requirement for adoption unless specified
Because young puppies require intensive training and care, we cannot place puppies younger than five months of age in a home where someone is consistently absent from the home for long periods of time
In the event an adoption does not work out, applicants must agree to return the dog to Worthy Dog Rescue rather than rehoming the dog themselves

Sorry, but the home visit requirement is insane. It's invasive and people are busy. Plus, who the hell are you to decide?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I work with a rescue group. We DON'T require people to be home all day and we DON'T require fences. I have my own dog plus one of their fosters all the time and I am at work all day. I have two kids and they started letting me foster when the younger was 6. Below are our adoption policies.
I don't know what dog rescues you guys have worked with but I hope you don't give up. Check out our dogs at worthydog.org.



ADOPTION POLICIES





Must be at least 21
All applicants who live in a rental property must provide contact information for their landlord, and have approval from the landlord to have a pet at the residence listed on the adoption application
Applicants must allow Worthy Dog Rescue to conduct a home visit to confirm that your home will be a good environment for a new dog
All animals in the applicant’s household must be spayed/neutered and up to date on all vaccines before consideration
All adults living in the home must meet the dog and be in agreement about adoption
Applicants must be willing to keep their new dog and current family pets as indoor pets
All adoptive families will provide all medical care and treatment needed for the dog including, but not limited to, yearly medical checkups, vaccines, and preventative heartworm medication
Dogs will be adopted only as a personal companion and not as a gift, working animal, or guard dog
A fenced yard is ideal for dogs, but is NOT a requirement for adoption unless specified
Because young puppies require intensive training and care, we cannot place puppies younger than five months of age in a home where someone is consistently absent from the home for long periods of time
In the event an adoption does not work out, applicants must agree to return the dog to Worthy Dog Rescue rather than rehoming the dog themselves

Sorry, but the home visit requirement is insane. It's invasive and people are busy. Plus, who the hell are you to decide?

A quick google search returns many hits on "why do dog rescue groups do home visits". A highlight: "The rescue isn’t there to judge your decorating style or housekeeping skills. It simply wants to make sure you are who you say you are and not a hoarder, lab, reseller or someone who has lied on their application about their home, family and lifestyle."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I work with a rescue group. We DON'T require people to be home all day and we DON'T require fences. I have my own dog plus one of their fosters all the time and I am at work all day. I have two kids and they started letting me foster when the younger was 6. Below are our adoption policies.
I don't know what dog rescues you guys have worked with but I hope you don't give up. Check out our dogs at worthydog.org.



ADOPTION POLICIES





Must be at least 21
All applicants who live in a rental property must provide contact information for their landlord, and have approval from the landlord to have a pet at the residence listed on the adoption application
Applicants must allow Worthy Dog Rescue to conduct a home visit to confirm that your home will be a good environment for a new dog
All animals in the applicant’s household must be spayed/neutered and up to date on all vaccines before consideration
All adults living in the home must meet the dog and be in agreement about adoption
Applicants must be willing to keep their new dog and current family pets as indoor pets
All adoptive families will provide all medical care and treatment needed for the dog including, but not limited to, yearly medical checkups, vaccines, and preventative heartworm medication
Dogs will be adopted only as a personal companion and not as a gift, working animal, or guard dog
A fenced yard is ideal for dogs, but is NOT a requirement for adoption unless specified
Because young puppies require intensive training and care, we cannot place puppies younger than five months of age in a home where someone is consistently absent from the home for long periods of time
In the event an adoption does not work out, applicants must agree to return the dog to Worthy Dog Rescue rather than rehoming the dog themselves

Sorry, but the home visit requirement is insane. It's invasive and people are busy. Plus, who the hell are you to decide?

I have no dog in this fight (ha) because the rescue I work with doesn't do home visits. However, I don't buy the "people are busy" excuse. It's a few minutes of your time for what will probably be a 10 year+ commitment. If you're "too busy" for that how are you going to handle a needy dog?

Same reason why I think it's crazy people complain about having to show up early and wait in line for a dog at rescue events. It's very rare that someone who wants a puppy doesn't get one with my group. Maybe not the exact one you wanted if it had a lot of interest, but a lovely puppy nonetheless.

[Anonymous]

I think it is creepy and invasive when the groups ask for references, in addition to the info for every vet I've ever had, my landlord, etc. I mean, what are these people going to ask my friends?

I would then have to prep my friends to say all the right things (that I don't have to work, have no children, have servants waiting to massage dog 8+ hours daily).

When the application is over two pages, just say no.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I work with a rescue group. We DON'T require people to be home all day and we DON'T require fences. I have my own dog plus one of their fosters all the time and I am at work all day. I have two kids and they started letting me foster when the younger was 6. Below are our adoption policies.
I don't know what dog rescues you guys have worked with but I hope you don't give up. Check out our dogs at worthydog.org.



ADOPTION POLICIES





Must be at least 21
All applicants who live in a rental property must provide contact information for their landlord, and have approval from the landlord to have a pet at the residence listed on the adoption application
Applicants must allow Worthy Dog Rescue to conduct a home visit to confirm that your home will be a good environment for a new dog
All animals in the applicant’s household must be spayed/neutered and up to date on all vaccines before consideration
All adults living in the home must meet the dog and be in agreement about adoption
Applicants must be willing to keep their new dog and current family pets as indoor pets
All adoptive families will provide all medical care and treatment needed for the dog including, but not limited to, yearly medical checkups, vaccines, and preventative heartworm medication
Dogs will be adopted only as a personal companion and not as a gift, working animal, or guard dog
A fenced yard is ideal for dogs, but is NOT a requirement for adoption unless specified
Because young puppies require intensive training and care, we cannot place puppies younger than five months of age in a home where someone is consistently absent from the home for long periods of time
In the event an adoption does not work out, applicants must agree to return the dog to Worthy Dog Rescue rather than rehoming the dog themselves

Sorry, but the home visit requirement is insane. It's invasive and people are busy. Plus, who the hell are you to decide?

A quick google search returns many hits on "why do dog rescue groups do home visits". A highlight: "The rescue isn’t there to judge your decorating style or housekeeping skills. It simply wants to make sure you are who you say you are and not a hoarder, lab, reseller or someone who has lied on their application about their home, family and lifestyle."

Yeah see, but I'm not going to agree to you checking up on me in any context for any reason. I'm just not. It's nuts, sorry. Ditto references. Keep it in perspective. I did all this to adopt my SON. But I'm not offering some shelter volunteer a visit to my home to adopt a dog.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I work with a rescue group. We DON'T require people to be home all day and we DON'T require fences. I have my own dog plus one of their fosters all the time and I am at work all day. I have two kids and they started letting me foster when the younger was 6. Below are our adoption policies.
I don't know what dog rescues you guys have worked with but I hope you don't give up. Check out our dogs at worthydog.org.



ADOPTION POLICIES





Must be at least 21
All applicants who live in a rental property must provide contact information for their landlord, and have approval from the landlord to have a pet at the residence listed on the adoption application
Applicants must allow Worthy Dog Rescue to conduct a home visit to confirm that your home will be a good environment for a new dog
All animals in the applicant’s household must be spayed/neutered and up to date on all vaccines before consideration
All adults living in the home must meet the dog and be in agreement about adoption
Applicants must be willing to keep their new dog and current family pets as indoor pets
All adoptive families will provide all medical care and treatment needed for the dog including, but not limited to, yearly medical checkups, vaccines, and preventative heartworm medication
Dogs will be adopted only as a personal companion and not as a gift, working animal, or guard dog
A fenced yard is ideal for dogs, but is NOT a requirement for adoption unless specified
Because young puppies require intensive training and care, we cannot place puppies younger than five months of age in a home where someone is consistently absent from the home for long periods of time
In the event an adoption does not work out, applicants must agree to return the dog to Worthy Dog Rescue rather than rehoming the dog themselves

Sorry, but the home visit requirement is insane. It's invasive and people are busy. Plus, who the hell are you to decide?

Um, they're the people who currently own the animal? Take it or leave it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think it is creepy and invasive when the groups ask for references, in addition to the info for every vet I've ever had, my landlord, etc. I mean, what are these people going to ask my friends?

I would then have to prep my friends to say all the right things (that I don't have to work, have no children, have servants waiting to massage dog 8+ hours daily).

When the application is over two pages, just say no.

Exactly. These shelter people lose sight that there are millions of animals who need homes, and they overplay the stats on people abandoning animals. Most well-dressed articulate people coming to adoption events are not hoarders who are going to abandon an animal. Give me a break.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I work with a rescue group. We DON'T require people to be home all day and we DON'T require fences. I have my own dog plus one of their fosters all the time and I am at work all day. I have two kids and they started letting me foster when the younger was 6. Below are our adoption policies.
I don't know what dog rescues you guys have worked with but I hope you don't give up. Check out our dogs at worthydog.org.



ADOPTION POLICIES





Must be at least 21
All applicants who live in a rental property must provide contact information for their landlord, and have approval from the landlord to have a pet at the residence listed on the adoption application
Applicants must allow Worthy Dog Rescue to conduct a home visit to confirm that your home will be a good environment for a new dog
All animals in the applicant’s household must be spayed/neutered and up to date on all vaccines before consideration
All adults living in the home must meet the dog and be in agreement about adoption
Applicants must be willing to keep their new dog and current family pets as indoor pets
All adoptive families will provide all medical care and treatment needed for the dog including, but not limited to, yearly medical checkups, vaccines, and preventative heartworm medication
Dogs will be adopted only as a personal companion and not as a gift, working animal, or guard dog
A fenced yard is ideal for dogs, but is NOT a requirement for adoption unless specified
Because young puppies require intensive training and care, we cannot place puppies younger than five months of age in a home where someone is consistently absent from the home for long periods of time
In the event an adoption does not work out, applicants must agree to return the dog to Worthy Dog Rescue rather than rehoming the dog themselves

Sorry, but the home visit requirement is insane. It's invasive and people are busy. Plus, who the hell are you to decide?

Um, they're the people who currently own the animal? Take it or leave it.

With the stated goal of finding the dog a new home, right? The actions are counter-productive to the stated goals.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I work with a rescue group. We DON'T require people to be home all day and we DON'T require fences. I have my own dog plus one of their fosters all the time and I am at work all day. I have two kids and they started letting me foster when the younger was 6. Below are our adoption policies.
I don't know what dog rescues you guys have worked with but I hope you don't give up. Check out our dogs at worthydog.org.



ADOPTION POLICIES





Must be at least 21
All applicants who live in a rental property must provide contact information for their landlord, and have approval from the landlord to have a pet at the residence listed on the adoption application
Applicants must allow Worthy Dog Rescue to conduct a home visit to confirm that your home will be a good environment for a new dog
All animals in the applicant’s household must be spayed/neutered and up to date on all vaccines before consideration
All adults living in the home must meet the dog and be in agreement about adoption
Applicants must be willing to keep their new dog and current family pets as indoor pets
All adoptive families will provide all medical care and treatment needed for the dog including, but not limited to, yearly medical checkups, vaccines, and preventative heartworm medication
Dogs will be adopted only as a personal companion and not as a gift, working animal, or guard dog
A fenced yard is ideal for dogs, but is NOT a requirement for adoption unless specified
Because young puppies require intensive training and care, we cannot place puppies younger than five months of age in a home where someone is consistently absent from the home for long periods of time
In the event an adoption does not work out, applicants must agree to return the dog to Worthy Dog Rescue rather than rehoming the dog themselves

Sorry, but the home visit requirement is insane. It's invasive and people are busy. Plus, who the hell are you to decide?

Um, they're the people who currently own the animal? Take it or leave it.

It is a power trip.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I work with a rescue group. We DON'T require people to be home all day and we DON'T require fences. I have my own dog plus one of their fosters all the time and I am at work all day. I have two kids and they started letting me foster when the younger was 6. Below are our adoption policies.
I don't know what dog rescues you guys have worked with but I hope you don't give up. Check out our dogs at worthydog.org.



ADOPTION POLICIES





Must be at least 21
All applicants who live in a rental property must provide contact information for their landlord, and have approval from the landlord to have a pet at the residence listed on the adoption application
Applicants must allow Worthy Dog Rescue to conduct a home visit to confirm that your home will be a good environment for a new dog
All animals in the applicant’s household must be spayed/neutered and up to date on all vaccines before consideration
All adults living in the home must meet the dog and be in agreement about adoption
Applicants must be willing to keep their new dog and current family pets as indoor pets
All adoptive families will provide all medical care and treatment needed for the dog including, but not limited to, yearly medical checkups, vaccines, and preventative heartworm medication
Dogs will be adopted only as a personal companion and not as a gift, working animal, or guard dog
A fenced yard is ideal for dogs, but is NOT a requirement for adoption unless specified
Because young puppies require intensive training and care, we cannot place puppies younger than five months of age in a home where someone is consistently absent from the home for long periods of time
In the event an adoption does not work out, applicants must agree to return the dog to Worthy Dog Rescue rather than rehoming the dog themselves

Sorry, but the home visit requirement is insane. It's invasive and people are busy. Plus, who the hell are you to decide?

Um, they're the people who currently own the animal? Take it or leave it.

With the stated goal of finding the dog a new home, right? The actions are counter-productive to the stated goals.

Hmm, somehow my rescue group placed about 500 dogs last year despite "counter productive" policies.

[Anonymous]

It's much easier just to buy the dog from a breeder. You know what you are going to get and there is no invasive questioning or home visiting.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I work with a rescue group. We DON'T require people to be home all day and we DON'T require fences. I have my own dog plus one of their fosters all the time and I am at work all day. I have two kids and they started letting me foster when the younger was 6. Below are our adoption policies.
I don't know what dog rescues you guys have worked with but I hope you don't give up. Check out our dogs at worthydog.org.



ADOPTION POLICIES





Must be at least 21
All applicants who live in a rental property must provide contact information for their landlord, and have approval from the landlord to have a pet at the residence listed on the adoption application
Applicants must allow Worthy Dog Rescue to conduct a home visit to confirm that your home will be a good environment for a new dog
All animals in the applicant’s household must be spayed/neutered and up to date on all vaccines before consideration
All adults living in the home must meet the dog and be in agreement about adoption
Applicants must be willing to keep their new dog and current family pets as indoor pets
All adoptive families will provide all medical care and treatment needed for the dog including, but not limited to, yearly medical checkups, vaccines, and preventative heartworm medication
Dogs will be adopted only as a personal companion and not as a gift, working animal, or guard dog
A fenced yard is ideal for dogs, but is NOT a requirement for adoption unless specified
Because young puppies require intensive training and care, we cannot place puppies younger than five months of age in a home where someone is consistently absent from the home for long periods of time
In the event an adoption does not work out, applicants must agree to return the dog to Worthy Dog Rescue rather than rehoming the dog themselves

Sorry, but the home visit requirement is insane. It's invasive and people are busy. Plus, who the hell are you to decide?

Um, they're the people who currently own the animal? Take it or leave it.

With the stated goal of finding the dog a new home, right? The actions are counter-productive to the stated goals.

Hmm, somehow my rescue group placed about 500 dogs last year despite "counter productive" policies.

Snide rescue workers and draconian policies are the reason so many choose other options, and millions of dogs get euthanized every year. 500 dogs is a drop in the bucket.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I work with a rescue group. We DON'T require people to be home all day and we DON'T require fences. I have my own dog plus one of their fosters all the time and I am at work all day. I have two kids and they started letting me foster when the younger was 6. Below are our adoption policies.
I don't know what dog rescues you guys have worked with but I hope you don't give up. Check out our dogs at worthydog.org.



ADOPTION POLICIES





Must be at least 21
All applicants who live in a rental property must provide contact information for their landlord, and have approval from the landlord to have a pet at the residence listed on the adoption application
Applicants must allow Worthy Dog Rescue to conduct a home visit to confirm that your home will be a good environment for a new dog
All animals in the applicant’s household must be spayed/neutered and up to date on all vaccines before consideration
All adults living in the home must meet the dog and be in agreement about adoption
Applicants must be willing to keep their new dog and current family pets as indoor pets
All adoptive families will provide all medical care and treatment needed for the dog including, but not limited to, yearly medical checkups, vaccines, and preventative heartworm medication
Dogs will be adopted only as a personal companion and not as a gift, working animal, or guard dog
A fenced yard is ideal for dogs, but is NOT a requirement for adoption unless specified
Because young puppies require intensive training and care, we cannot place puppies younger than five months of age in a home where someone is consistently absent from the home for long periods of time
In the event an adoption does not work out, applicants must agree to return the dog to Worthy Dog Rescue rather than rehoming the dog themselves

Sorry, but the home visit requirement is insane. It's invasive and people are busy. Plus, who the hell are you to decide?

Um, they're the people who currently own the animal? Take it or leave it.

With the stated goal of finding the dog a new home, right? The actions are counter-productive to the stated goals.

Hmm, somehow my rescue group placed about 500 dogs last year despite "counter productive" policies.

Let me guess - 500 highly paid millennials with no kids and the expendable cash to hire dog walkers? Amiright?