Adoption refused because of smoking

[Canis-Lupess]

Maybe it's because those that do smoke think we are personally against them because they smoke.

It isn't with me. I might dislike smoke and smoking but I have never written a person off because they smoked...I just avoid the smoke. It's not that I hate the person....unless they are a problem in some other way. Yes, I said some smokers don't give a damn how their smoke might affect others but thats a problem with their attitude, not their smoking.

[bckrazy]

I was thinking about this, and personally, I would use common sense were I adopting out a dog... and I'd obviously be VERY picky about my foster pups. ;D

Ok, first off - I would only adopt to some one who truly loves dogs, who is educated about dogs, and who is experienced/willing to learn. ANYONE who would fit into this criteria would definitely not be the kind of person who blows smoke all over their dogs and doesn't care. I would find it very admirable for the adopter to let me know that they do smoke, and be honest about it. But ultimately, I would not take non-smoking or smoking into consideration, I would solely base it on the dedication to the dog and the desire to give the dog a loving home.

Who is to say that a smoker's home is a "less than perfect" home??? My Mom smokes, and my dogs have never smelled anything like smoke, or have encountered smoke, in their lives.