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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Please, PLEASE do not go and adopt a dog because you are board in quarantine or the kids need something to do.  I work with two local rescure organizations and while I think it's wonderful that so many dogs are finding homes, we've also seen a dramatic increase in the number that are being returned as people figure out how much work they actually are, that they will not be able to care for them long term, that rescues can take more work to train and settle in, etc.  The amount of work for the agencies to place a dog, work with a family to get settled, then have the dog returned, placed back with a foster, then placed again is astronomical, especially for volunteer run organizations, not to mention the trauma the dog faces.

If you are considering adopting a dog PLEASE do your research, a ton of it. Figure out the financial comittement (a healthy dog can cost upwards of $2000/year to care for), the family involvement (whol will REGULARLY walk the dog, who will play with him, feed him), figure out what training you will do if it turns out he's a chewer or a barker or a marker or a guarder.  Are you okay with your house being full of hair, your doorways gnawed on, your floors scratched up?  Please DO NOT just give your kids a puppy without assuming you will be doing the bulk of the work yourself.  Adopting a dog means bringing another member into your family, one with his own quirks and personality traits AND flaws - be prepared to keep and work with that family member to accept him as your own.  By doing this research before you go adopt a dog you'll be saving yourself, the dog, and the agencies time, heartache, money, and a hassle.[/quote]

Crazy dog rescue person. [b]Many of these dogs are not socialized at all, have medical problems, behavior problems and have never been in someone’s home before.[/b] Do you TELL people that or are so so focused on the dogs needs that you forget that people are doing their best to get by during a pandemic. [/quote]

Of course.  And when you adopt a rescue dog that is par for the couse.  Most reputable rescue organizations (including mine) do the best they can to share as mush information as we can, but most resuce dogs will come with some issues.  this is not new information and easily discoverable with just a little research. When you sign that adoption contract you are committing to work through issues with your new dog.  If you can't deal with some behavior or health problems, don't adopt a rescue.  And yes, I am focused on the dog's needs.  I completely undersand people are doing the best they can during a pandemic, but that doesn't mean a dog should be seen as a temporary anxiety reducer to be returned at the first inconvenience.  [/quote]

Just PLEASE PLEASE remember that the rescue puts getting dogs place with someone anyone before any persons needs. [/quote]

People talk about “the rescue” as if it’s one organization or person. 
You do realize the vast majority are VOLUNTEERS. Volunteers  come with varying personalities, experience and priorities. As someone who fosters puppies it is so frustrating to hear.  Let me tell you the stories of what crazy adopters want, as if we can pull puppies out of our ass on a timeline that is convenient to them. [/quote]

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