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Attilatheblond

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3. Volunteers: sometimes overworked/under staffed and not all the paper work gets handled.
Thu Jul 17, 2025, 03:36 PM
Jul 17

But I have witnessed some 'rescuers' who get off on some sort of power trip or are basically untreated hoarders themselves who just want all the puppies for themselves like they are some sort of long suffering saints. Nobody but themselves can ever possibly deserve the puppies. Oh, they work so hard..... /S

Full disclosure: I have a very low tolerance for people who love playing the martyr and know several 'rescuers' who are in it just to play that roll. If they really love the dogs, yes, be judicious about approving adoptions, but put the emphasis on getting the dogs into good homes.

Also, there are other sites to use besides petfinders. Check with ALL local shelters within 100 miles. They will help and sometimes, after working with a family, getting information, building a bit of a relationship, they might even deliver the dog. Sometimes a home visit is best.

That's how Finn joined our family, and joined the old cat's lizard hunting party.

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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 Friday #18
Good luck with your search Wicked Blue Friday #19
I wish I had an answer for that CountAllVotes Friday #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 Friday #20
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