When I went looking for a new doggie, I tried PetFinder of course. I looked in to several puppies and was told I HAD to have a fenced in yard, or I was too far away (New England ... rescue...hello, I am in New England. Anyway, it was so discouraging. I went to a breeder. I tried rescues within PetFinder, and outside Petfinder......same story.....too far....not a fenced in yard. I got no where.

I wonder if the rules are so strict that pets are not being given a good chance. I think vet references should rule.

Amen.

I think Moosmom is not alone in her problem with adopting a pet. I know exactly what she is referring to about some of the organizations. They don't seem to be able to make exceptions to the rules they have set up.