**UPDATE** Strange Rescue Organization Encounter
Last Saturday, my sister tagged me on Facebook regarding a rescue who was looking to adopt out a boxer girl. A little back story, our 14 y/o boxer passed on Dec. 26th. We weren't looking for another yet, but the story on this little girl touched my heart.
I contacted the woman (Deb) who had posted the story on her. We spoke on the phone and she said she was very impressed and thought we would be a perfect match. She then gave me the website to complete an application for the rescue. I completed the app on Sunday. Mind you, this app is very dry - asking very to the point questions, which I answered honestly.
Deb has kept in contact with me everyday, asking if I had heard anything. The rescue had responded to my app on Monday and said it would be 2-3 days before I heard anything. This was supposed to be an emergency placement. I was being patient, waiting. Deb finally called her contact at the rescue who told her they decided we weren't a good match. She asked why had I not been contacted and at least told of the situation. They emailed me this morning, saying that because we worked and the dog would be home 8 hours a day by herself, it would not be a good match.
My response to their email:
I wish someone had taken the time to contact me or even meet us. What wasn't conveyed in the application is that I work 4 days a week (mon thru thurs) and as being the manager, I am able to bring my pet with me to work. So being alone is not an issue. Unfortunately, as with reading resumes, you may not always get the full story.
We have raised a boxer to 14 years old. All our friends whom we camp with, have boxers...she would never be lonely! Our pets are always part of our family.
I tell you this not to change anyone's mind, but to hopefully in the future, encourage you to do more research before blindly turning down a loving home.
Sincerely,
CM
I post this so that any rescuers that are here, please do not go blindly by an application. Sometimes, there is more to the story. Yes I work, but that does not keep me from being a good doggy mommy, as my 14 y/o boxer or my 13 y/o lab spaniel could have attested to. I am not angry or bitter, just sad for this poor baby who has been shuffled around.
Also, this is not to slam any rescue organization. I think the work they do is wonderful and necessary. All of our pups have been rescues of one sort or another.
I contacted the woman (Deb) who had posted the story on her. We spoke on the phone and she said she was very impressed and thought we would be a perfect match. She then gave me the website to complete an application for the rescue. I completed the app on Sunday. Mind you, this app is very dry - asking very to the point questions, which I answered honestly.
Deb has kept in contact with me everyday, asking if I had heard anything. The rescue had responded to my app on Monday and said it would be 2-3 days before I heard anything. This was supposed to be an emergency placement. I was being patient, waiting. Deb finally called her contact at the rescue who told her they decided we weren't a good match. She asked why had I not been contacted and at least told of the situation. They emailed me this morning, saying that because we worked and the dog would be home 8 hours a day by herself, it would not be a good match.
My response to their email:
I wish someone had taken the time to contact me or even meet us. What wasn't conveyed in the application is that I work 4 days a week (mon thru thurs) and as being the manager, I am able to bring my pet with me to work. So being alone is not an issue. Unfortunately, as with reading resumes, you may not always get the full story.
We have raised a boxer to 14 years old. All our friends whom we camp with, have boxers...she would never be lonely! Our pets are always part of our family.
I tell you this not to change anyone's mind, but to hopefully in the future, encourage you to do more research before blindly turning down a loving home.
Sincerely,
CM
I post this so that any rescuers that are here, please do not go blindly by an application. Sometimes, there is more to the story. Yes I work, but that does not keep me from being a good doggy mommy, as my 14 y/o boxer or my 13 y/o lab spaniel could have attested to. I am not angry or bitter, just sad for this poor baby who has been shuffled around.
Also, this is not to slam any rescue organization. I think the work they do is wonderful and necessary. All of our pups have been rescues of one sort or another.
