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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]  But, the applications are easy to fill out and if one group has done an inspection, other groups will contact the inspector and accept the results.    [/quote]

This has not been my experience at all. Do you mind sharing which rescue groups do this? TIA[/quote]

The dog we brought home was from Lucky Dog Rescue http://www.luckydoganimalrescue.org/adopt/adoptable-dogs .  We were interested in a dog from Homeward Trails http://www.homewardtrails.org/adopt-a-pet/pet-adoption-process/ and they were the ones that arranged for the home inspection.  When Lucky Dog learned we'd already had an inspection, they asked for the inspector's contact information.  I provided it, they contacted her and she cleared us for their group.  Lost Dog Rescue http://www.lostdogrescue.org/ also accepted it.  I had phone interviews with all the groups but it only took about 15 minutes.  The dog we were interested in from Homeward Trails was still in a rural shelter when we contacted them.  They initially thought he'd be a great family dog but when they got him up here and fostered, they recommended against it because of high prey drive and a tendency to 'herd'.  We agreed that wasn't a good fit for us.  I contacted Lucky Dog about 3 dogs I found on Petfinder, they heard more about what or needs/preferences were and they recommended one of the three.  We've only had him 4 days but he seems like a great fit and we're very happy with him.  When I contacted the other groups to let them know we'd found one and were no longer searching, they were very polite and seemed happy for us.  It was a very good experience for us - partly because I think we managed our expectations.  We expected it would take us at least a month or two to find the right dog.  And, some rescue groups are better than others.  Montgomery County Humane Society was the worse.  Fairfax County Human Society was great as was the Alexandria Animal Welfare League.

Good luck. [/quote]

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