Originally posted by Giselle
Trust me. Self-rehoming is TOUGH. Breed rescues are about the next best thing to reputable breeders. They scan you and homecheck and, if it's a breed like a Shiba, they scrutinize your dog experience to make sure you are competant enough to take care of that particular dog. I don't know what you can do about the lab/chow, though. No-kill shelter or personal friend?
Oh yes, I forgot that they do all this. I'll look at the links you gave me and I'll call my friend and ask if that's okay with them. Do you know of any mutt shelters around that do the same process?