After filling out a lengthy application online, I was called by a rep who wanted to go over some things regarding dog ownership. The dog we chose to meet based on the photos on the website was not a good match for us, in her opinion, because he wouldn't be able to run long distances with me. I'm not a long-distance runner by any means but I do occasionally like to go for a run and bringing a dog is always fun for them, but I could see where she was coming from so I backed off. \nHowever, she then began to tell me (or teach me?) how dogs need a routine, make sure you take them for walks, and feed them at the same time every day, and explained to me about their bowel movements and how they need to be walked after digesting... I guess she missed the part on my application where I stated that I've had two dogs already. Then she tells me about a different dog she thinks is a good match for me and a volunteer will bring the pup over to meet us (and check out our living conditions, presumably). But when I ran this by my fiancee he pointed out a different dog and wanted me to inquire on that one. When I called the rep back to discuss it, she shot me down IMMEDIATELY. \"No, that dog won't be good for you.\" Didn't even want to discuss it. So I found that kind of unusual. \nI think it's interesting that a former dog owner such as myself would have difficulty adopting an animal from a rescue organization such as this one. After all, this isn't a shelter - this is one step past a shelter, where the animals may have been on the \"kill\" list at another facility but this wonderful group steps in and saves them, and continues the search to find homes for them. I felt like the rep was almost judgemental in the way that she asked me questions and a few times didn't let me speak and talked over me. \nSo I went to the Humane Society. And guess what - we adopted from them instead, and I can bet you a million dollars the RESCUE rep would have NEVER paired me up with the one we chose, who stands, jumps, runs and plays on three perfect legs. \nI believe that RESCUE does wonderful work and their intentions are commendable, but geez... lighten up a bit, will ya? Because your overzealousness definetly scared off a family who provides an excellent home.
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