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covertchipmunk t1_iyy4ezx wrote

Reply to comment by notoriousparrot in Cross Your Paws Rescue is looking for Adopters and Fosters for about 100 dogs coming from a puppy mill by Elouiseotter

I have some concerns as well. They recently told someone who hasn't fostered for them before that whelping and newborn puppies don't need any help for the first three weeks, which is... misguided at best. It's not cool to mislead people just to get a dog placed. That's setting everyone up to fail. I was totally taken aback by that statement.

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notoriousparrot t1_iyyb9zs wrote

I agree. Misleading people is not okay, especially when it comes to the life of a rescued pup. I think they get away with it because ultimately it's about giving an unwanted animal a safe home, but it's still wrong. I love the dog we adopted from them, but he easily costs us $200 more a month than we were expecting. I can totally see why someone in a different financial position would be annoyed and unable to care for him properly.

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covertchipmunk t1_iyybvcz wrote

It's unfortunately not uncommon in rescue. I understand the impulse but it can even put people and animals in danger. (Transporting dogs from out of state and placing them, for example, is well intentioned but not always a good idea. But it happens, because there aren't enough resources or time to save every dog. Which sucks, as a dog person. So I understand why rescues try to place them quickly. I just can't agree.)

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notoriousparrot t1_iyyd2zk wrote

It makes sense why they do it, but it's still wrong. I (have to) believe that there are people out there who want the dogs who are on meds, who can't be left alone very long, who have medical issues. I totally get finding a dog who fits the person's lifestyle, but pet ownership is not something you can turn on and off. Rescues should be fully transparent on the pet they are adopting out, otherwise you get unhappy people and unhappy pets.

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