Problems trying for a Rescue

[TequilaBK949]

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.

In a nutshell :
Saw a rescue dog online that looked like what we're looking for the other day.
Only 1 photo and it's ok, but it doesn't clearly show the dog. The dog in the photo seems held down at the collar, sitting, with his head looking up toward the ceiling, sort of. real hard to judge, but our interest peaked quickly.
Started correspondence !
Asked for a better picture. Sent 5 photos of Tiki so they could compare and render an opinion.
We have argued, yes argued ever since.
They cannot or will not supply a good photo.
They totally ignored several submissions of the Tiki photos.
They pushed for the application to be filled out even though we hadn't been able to make a decision on initial interest because of the photo and disregard for our requests.
We told them we'd give the app with rock solid references for 35 years but still needed something to give us an idea as to whether we'd be taking a 230 mile trip or not.
Disregarded like they either can't comprehend or choose not to comprehend.

Today two of our Vets call me on the cell to ask for authorization to release medical info on Tiki, but suggest not doing it. Said the caller/s were rude and very pushy, expecting them to drop what they were doing. Both offices said that that something seems wrong with the way they were handling the attempted adoption.
But what ? Makes no sense to us or any friends or colleagues.

To be interested you need to see something. Then you go to the next step.

Anyway, the whole thing has turned into a bitter mess, the wife is a basket case as she was hopeful, and I'm just sitting here kinda in disbelief at the whole thing. Just answered another snotty stuck up email that just doesn't understand what we're trying to say.

Are we nuts ? Thanks in advance.

[wombat2u2004]

Wow. Sounds like you are dealing with a real head case.
230 miles away makes it kinda difficult tho....eh ???

[Freedom]

Who has the dog and is doing this? You say a rescue but . . . neither a shelter nor a proper rescue would work this way! We just don't treat potential adopters -- AND THEIR VET? OMGosh! -- this way.

If it s a rescue perhaps this one person - foster parent? - is the issue. Can you find a web site, main phone number to call for some info? Get to deal with a different person?

So either this is not truly a rescue, but someone trying to rehome a dog for some reason, or you have a rescue with a really bad personality and need to find a different person within the rescue to talk with.

And if it is the first, be aware the whole thing could be a scam, they take your money and you never get the dog.

Just my thoughts, reading this one time over!

[Lady's Human]

Who has the dog and is doing this? You say a rescue but . . . neither a shelter nor a proper rescue would work this way! We just don't treat potential adopters -- AND THEIR VET? OMGosh! -- this way.

Actually, having been treated EXTREMELY rudely by a local rescue, this behavior doesn't surprise me in the least.

[MoonandBean]

I got my puppy through www.petfinder.com The rescue I found locally through that site was very helpful and we will adopt our next pup from them when we are ready. Some rescues require home visits, etc...and I know they can be less than accomodating with correspondance early on which is really a shame since the dogs need good homes. If you don't mind telling us what type of dog you are looking for, I bet you could get a lot of help.

[Cataholic]

Actually, having been treated EXTREMELY rudely by a local rescue, this behavior doesn't surprise me in the least.

There is a local rescue that I know and half the time- I walk away angry after a contact with them. People are people, even those that love animals.

[moosmom]

I'd listen to your vet. If these people are pushy and rude, either it's not their dog, or something else. I smell a fish. 230 miles is a heck of a long way to travel.

[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!!