We adopted a pet in 2014 with no problems. Went on their website and filled out the adoption process, they checked us out and we adopted the dog that we wanted.Now it seems most of the adoptions services/rescues are doing it through face book and you are approved for adoption but not for the one you apply for.I know what will fit in for my DH and I - I don't won't to be "talked into" another dog. On top of that, we can't/won't drive 100/200 miles away to "see" dogs that might/might not fit for us.There are so many dogs that need a home why is it so hard to adopt? Is it a NC problem or am I crazy??Just to clarify myself more please allow me to explain what we want/need:A dog that that cannot jump over a 24in exercise pen- we live in a ranch house and have about 10 exercise pens clipped together that go from our screen porch to the backyard.a dog that cannot jump over 2 "gates" that are 14inches high. We keep our dogs with us in the den/kitchen area with gates from the kitchen to the dining room and from the den to the hallway.We have to small female dogs that are 10 years old, prefer a female and one that is an adult.Would like to have an adult that is still healthy and does not have a lot of health issues. Paid over $6,000 in vet bills in 2014 and although can't know the future, don't want a dog that is in bad shape now. Wish we had the money to rescue one that is this way but just can't.Now as far as house train/not I can handle that. As far asdental, other things ok.We are either being approved for a dog, just not the one we saw on their website or face book or no email return from the rescue.Help!!

keepmotoring wrote:Now it seems most of the adoptions services/rescues are doing it through face book and you are approved for adoption but not for the one you apply for.I know what will fit in for my DH and I - I don't won't to be "talked into" another dog. On top of that, we can't/won't drive 100/200 miles away to "see" dogs that might/might not fit for us.There are so many dogs that need a home why is it so hard to adopt? Is it a NC problem or am I crazy??The rescue organization should know their dogs and which ones would be a good fit for you. You are not ordering an inanimate item from a catalog! You may like the looks of and description of a dog's posting on the Internet, but that doesn't make it the right dog for you.If you can't drive 100/200 miles to see a dog that will be part of you life for a decade or more, then you probably don't have enough time or moeny for a dog-period!

Seems that there are getting to be a lot of "adoption agencys" appearing on the scene. We feel that most of them are doing a good service, and are devoting a lot of their lives to rescue and care for homeless animals. However, I would be very careful in dealing with one that you do not know personally, or that comes recommended by someone you trust. In our case, we just adopted a wonderful little gentleman about 9 years old. 10" tall, about 8 pounds or so. Only cost was having him fixed, and a lasting promise to love and care for him. So far, as he becomes more attached to us, and comfortable in his new home, he if becoming less of a stately gentleman, and more of a spoiled fun-loving little rascal.

No sure about down there but, up here in NY we had to jump thru hoops to adapt the dog we wanted, and yes we got the dog we wanted, but, 1) had to fill out a 5 page application, 2) have someone from a recognized animal rescues league come to our house and do an inspection and in person interview, 3) then had to go to the adoption kennel and spend time there with the dog and people at the agency, then we were approved. In defense of the adoption agencies, They want to insure that once a pet is adopted that it's a good fit and a permanent adoption.

Downtheavenue - I totally disagree with you. Don't mind driving the 100/200 miles - just not willing when the organization/rescue tells us don't have what we are looking for but "come look at what they have." When I have a phone # to call I tell them what we'll work in our household and what we saw online and I am told come look at we have. I understand pets get adopted in their care every day but can't understand if approved for adoption and see one that appears will fit for the family why can't go see it as soon as approved to see if it is a good fit. That is my problem. That is exactly what we did the last time.We don't mind going 100/200 miles AWAY if we know the one we saw will be put on hold for 24 hrs for us to see and see if she/he likes us. But for us to run around everyday 100/200 miles for a rescue pet that is not what we applied for and just "come and see what we have" is crazy. Are you saying you would do this day after day? Doubt it!!1

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We_Cant_Wait
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Feb 12, 2015
No sure about down there but, up here in NY we had to jump thru hoops to adapt the dog we wanted, and yes we got the dog we wanted, but, 1) had to fill out a 5 page application, 2) have someone from a recognized animal rescues league come to our house and do an inspection and in person interview, 3) then had to go to the adoption kennel and spend time there with the dog and people at the agency, then we were approved. In defense of the adoption agencies, They want to insure that once a pet is adopted that it's a good fit and a permanent adoption.
Johno02
Explorer
Feb 12, 2015
Seems that there are getting to be a lot of "adoption agencys" appearing on the scene. We feel that most of them are doing a good service, and are devoting a lot of their lives to rescue and care for homeless animals. However, I would be very careful in dealing with one that you do not know personally, or that comes recommended by someone you trust. In our case, we just adopted a wonderful little gentleman about 9 years old. 10" tall, about 8 pounds or so. Only cost was having him fixed, and a lasting promise to love and care for him. So far, as he becomes more attached to us, and comfortable in his new home, he if becoming less of a stately gentleman, and more of a spoiled fun-loving little rascal.
ScottG
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Feb 12, 2015
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DownTheAvenue
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Feb 12, 2015
keepmotoring wrote:

Now it seems most of the adoptions services/rescues are doing it through face book and you are approved for adoption but not for the one you apply for.

I know what will fit in for my DH and I - I don't won't to be "talked into" another dog. On top of that, we can't/won't drive 100/200 miles away to "see" dogs that might/might not fit for us.

There are so many dogs that need a home why is it so hard to adopt? Is it a NC problem or am I crazy??

The rescue organization should know their dogs and which ones would be a good fit for you. You are not ordering an inanimate item from a catalog! You may like the looks of and description of a dog's posting on the Internet, but that doesn't make it the right dog for you.

If you can't drive 100/200 miles to see a dog that will be part of you life for a decade or more, then you probably don't have enough time or moeny for a dog-period!

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