I had a big ol shpiel typed out here but once again Cataholic read my mind ;)
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I had a big ol shpiel typed out here but once again Cataholic read my mind ;)
Being too honest was the downfall. I see that now.
So adopting an animal means giving someone you don't know your private information, letting them call and annoy you with plenty of information on whatever animal they need to place, calling your vets without authorization & wasting your time while they inflate your hopes, because in reality, what you, the client wants is not relevant, because they are volunteers and just want to place animals? Have I got this right yet ?
51 years old, extremely successful in a nationwide client representation business for 30 years. Straight up, honest and live a pretty darn clean life, but according to this I guess we're doggiephiles and high risk potential owners.
Geez you'd never know that by our contributions to the lives of so many people and animals over the years. What a joke.
You seem to condone lies and deception such as when we were lied to by the other rescue. Yeah, lied to ! Sorry, lies don't cut it and those that lie should be sanctioned especially if they are NFP's.
Maybe if regulations regarding training & conduct of volunteers were modified to hold them accountable for their actions things would be different. Is there some kind of Certification process that qualifies you for the task ?
Maybe I'll have that put on the calendar for the next meeting since you've peaked my curiosity at a level that may be of genuine public interest.
I especially like the thought that we're being discriminated against because a) we were honest , b) detailed and helpful , c) patient at first while the NFP's blatantly lied to us, d) wanted a dog like we had before.
You wouldn't have responded to the photos either! Preposterous !
Then you are not representing the interests of an interested party that seeks to give a good home to an animal. That is so obviously clear cut it is unworthy of debate .
Again I'll clearly state to finish this obvious waste of time that when a person wants something, they are specific.
We want a specific type dog. Doesn't make us bad people.
I really could care less what anyone says or thinks about what I want when their personal agenda supersedes my own and I am the client.
Whatever
I think what I see as defensiveness and a bit of matyrdom - 'have worked hard and been honest all my life' blah blah blah - it may be true but so what?
I don't know you personally - neither do the rescues - though if you cop any attitude at all, you perhaps have developed a reputation (deserved or not) throughout the rescue community. And word travels fast.
The rescues aren't asking any more from you than they would from any of us.
Are you special? Terminal uniqueness is insidious and could be your downfall.
JMO
Ask, and I answer. Not willing (or able, more likely) to see your own conduct is difficult to understand in one over the age of 15 or so.Quote:
Originally Posted by TequilaBK949
Please see your first post.Quote:
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WOW- that is some pretty good horn tootin' there, fella. Maybe the rescues just didn't know exactly who they were dealing with? :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by TequilaBK949
Have you a firm understanding of the term 'volunteer'?Quote:
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Tiki is beautiful! Was he a pure German Shepherd or a mixed breed? It looks like he may have some Chow, lab or Australian Cattle dog in there. His pictures remind me of another dog I know of through another pet forum. Here are some pictures: http://www.dogster.com/dogs/886448/photos/1
This dog looks a little like Tiki too, no?
http://www.dogster.com/dogs/696808/photos/1
Just about everyone here is extremely pro-adoption in general. Many here work for rescues/shelters and many have adopted from rescues/shelters. No matter which side of the front desk you're talking about, somebody here has done it. If something seems odd to us, it's going to seem odd to a rescue or shelter too. Requesting additional photos is one thing, and saying you prefer the look of "a tan dog with a black muzzle like a Shepherd" (or something similar) is still not out of the norm, but seeking a dog with a look specific enough that you supply your own photos probably strikes them as being a wee bit.... ummm.... obsessive? We're not just being harsh here. That type of behavior is honestly just a little off the beaten path.
Bottom line, it's ultimately up to them to adopt or not. The ball is almost always in their court, so to speak. If they don't want to adopt to you or answer questions then there's not really much you can do about it. I'd just agree to disagree with their behavior and keep looking elsewhere.
Since we're on the subject, this little one looks a bit like Tiki too. :
http://memphis.craigslist.org/pet/1678839661.html
That puppy is adorable!!
http://www.dogster.com/dogs/792422
http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1074758
http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1003052 bah. too bad theyres only one picture
i'll try to see if i can find more
Beautiful pups :)
Crap. i didnt think of location wise.
can you post or PM neighboring zipcodes that youre willing to go?
I think with the rash of animal cruelty running rampant, rescue groups are starting to crack down and do more in depth reference checks in order to assure a safe, healthy home for their animals. I don't blame them.
Case in point: Jay Baldwin who served a year in prison for 10 counts of animal cruelty and 1 count of violation of his probation. He's scheduled to get out on April 22. I pray for any animal that he gets his hands on. He has absolutely no regard for the law. That was obvious when he violated his probation.
I applied for a Sphynx recently (I know, no one can replace MooShoo) from a rescue organization in Mass. With my excellent references both personal and veterinary, I was still turned down because they said I had too many cats. Was I angry?? No. That's God's way of telling me to take care of the ones I have. Things happen for a reason.