To those of you who either work or volunteer in a shelter or rescue and have had the following comments made to you:

  • I want a dog that is totally housetrained and will never go in the house.
  • I need a dog that never sheds.
  • I need a dog that won't ever jump on me.
  • I need a dog that I won't have to spend a lot of money on.
  • I need a dog that doesn't need any exercise.
  • I need a dog that always does what I tell it to.
  • I need a dog that doesn't eat much.
  • I need a dog that (fill in the blank with an unrealistic requirment)


One of the volunteers finally got frustrated and posted this on their petfinder pages. I personnally thought it was hilarious.

The perfect dog