I am Glad that you found a new friend in Gizmo!!!!!
What a Beauty!!!!!
It is great that your H.S. made it easier for you to adopt....just remember to put the shoe on the other Paw!!!!

If they didn't screen properly and have a waiting period...too many dogs and cats would go home with

A) The Wrong People and families that weren't ready for that particular breed would get them....and either return them,or who knows what else....

B) they would go to Dog Fighting rings...(either as fighters or Bait!!! ) Especially if you are near either Indiantown,Okeechobee or Ft.Pierce....

C) People need that waiting time to Realize and make sure that they are ready for a 10 to 15 year commitment

Not everybody is as Ready and will give the animals such a wonderful home as yourself!!!!

Remember,
Good Pups come to those who wait!!!!