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hlthe2b

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1. I think this underscores the value of supporting your local shelter--even if that 'cute' little dog/cat is not

Reply to Wicked Blue (Original post)

Thu Jul 17, 2025, 03:30 PM

Jul 17

offered there. I know there are some excellent foster groups... If you know one locally, I'd suggest going directly to them, rather than through PetFinder. Like you, I would not want my information provided to dozens of different adoption groups or fosters. And, if they are not going to try to implement some uniformity across their adoption groups, then that would seem a red flag as well. I'm sure someone will post what a great experience they had going through them, and I'd not doubt that. But one good experience is not necessarily "predictive" of future experiences.

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Does anyone know why it's hard to adopt dogs from sites like Petfinder? [View all] Wicked Blue Jul 17 OP

I think this underscores the value of supporting your local shelter--even if that 'cute' little dog/cat is not hlthe2b Jul 17 #1

Strongly agree! SheltieLover Jul 17 #11

The same problem occurs with local shelters. pnwmom Jul 17 #16

I've not dealt with shelters that required that--except when it was a very large, active dog accustomed hlthe2b Jul 17 #17

i suggest the local animal shelter. ret5hd Jul 17 #2

Thanks, I have checked available dogs at shelters all over NJ Wicked Blue Jul 17 #5

Try Second Chance Rescue The Wizard Jul 17 #13

Volunteers: sometimes overworked/under staffed and not all the paper work gets handled. Attilatheblond Jul 17 #3

I was looking for a specific breed Keepthesoulalive Jul 17 #4

Good to know Wicked Blue Jul 17 #6

Once I found the breed rescue Keepthesoulalive Jul 17 #8

I guess we will have to keep looking Wicked Blue Jul 17 #9

Those are people you don't need to deal with Keepthesoulalive Jul 17 #12

I have had such good luck always meeting my dogs in person before adopting them, and avoided Mike 03 Jul 17 #7

Thank you Wicked Blue Jul 17 #10

So glad you are ready to open your hearts & home to a new pupper! SheltieLover Jul 17 #14

Best advice I've seen all day. Thank you SheltieLover. JMCKUSICK Jul 17 #15

Wow do I ever hear you Wicked Blue! CountAllVotes Jul 18 #18

Good luck with your search Wicked Blue Jul 18 #19

I wish I had an answer for that CountAllVotes Jul 18 #21

I have found that a lot of pet rescue groups in my area don't have their own websites; they link to Petfinder. MIButterfly Jul 18 #20