Originally posted by lizbud
Looks like a sweet little guy. I can really understand how
a chaotic home would stress him out. I'll bet he is loving a calmer
household away from all that noise. It's great that he does get
along with other dogs.
You know, I love the Humane Societies and the SPCA's, but one thing they don't do well is matching dogs with people. I totally understand that they don't have the resources, but had we not stepped in, Bugsy would have been euthanized because he had a bite history. He is a great dog that needs the right home. With the right home - he will be happy and live his life in comfort. I feel bad for all the dogs that don't make it past the initial behavior assessment - they could live well in the right environment, but are not necessarily good in the average pet home.

It is huge that Bugsy gets along with most other dogs. It makes him much more adoptable. A fellow rescue organization is sending me an application for a woman who is elderly and needs a dog for company. She didn't feel like any of her current dogs up for adoption was a good fit so she is forwarding this woman's information to me. Just goes to show you how important it is to work together. Another thing I don't think the corporate shelters do well. They would rather see this woman adopt an inappropriate dog than forward her information on to a rescue group. JMHO