Problems trying for a Rescue

[Cataholic]

The last twenty four hours have both of us here thinking we're completely nuts and a few minutes ago it occurred to me to ask you all for your opinions.

Are we nuts ? Thanks in advance.

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.

Again I'll clearly state to finish this obvious waste of time that when a person wants something, they are specific.

Please see your first post.

Geez you'd never know that by our contributions to the lives of so many people and animals over the years. What a joke.

WOW- that is some pretty good horn tootin' there, fella. Maybe the rescues just didn't know exactly who they were dealing with?

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 .

Have you a firm understanding of the term 'volunteer'?

[MoonandBean]

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

[MoonandBean]

This dog looks a little like Tiki too, no?

http://www.dogster.com/dogs/696808/photos/1

[aTailOf2Kitties]

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

[MoonandBean]

That puppy is adorable!!