Do not use this rescue. Donna is horrid and terrible to her foster parents. She also cuts corners when it comes to vet costs. She's probably going to bad mouth me, but I'm going to tell my story anyway.
They were the first organization I fostered with. I don't feel like I received any help from Donna. There was a point when I contacted her multiple times about a medical issue with my foster dog and it took her a week to get back to me because she went to Italy and did not communicate that. I've heard from other fosters of hers and seen in reviews that she has done this multiple times and may be using funds from the rescue to fund her trips to Italy. She then told me I didn't have to bring her to the vet because it was probably allergies. I brought her anyway and she had an eye infection. It often seemed like she tried to cut corners to save money.
The foster dog I had attacked my dog multiple times completely unprovoked. She refused to move them saying that "people like to choose their own dogs." This is incredibly irresponsible of a rescue. I've worked with two other rescues since and they always make sure everyone in the situation is safe. She blames my dog (who is 10lbs) for the attacks, but I'm now on my 8th rescue dog without a problem.
I'm the one who scrambled and reached out to dozens of people and eventually found the place 3 hours away and spent my own money for her to live there. I eventually found a retirement home for dogs 3 hours away and spent my own money for my foster to live there. The day after she received an application for adoption. They decided to foster her instead because they were grad students and weren't sure where they would end up after graduation. I drove back up the week later to pick her up and place her with the new fosters.
This foster dog recently died. She had 4 seizures in one day and Donna told the foster not to bring her to the vet. Donna called the foster back and said to take her to the emergency vet. After 8 seizures the vet and foster decided to put her down. I cried on the phone with the foster mom. Now Donna is refusing to pay for that vet care and told the foster mom to let it go to debt collectors. The foster mom was also the person to pay for the euthanasia, not Donna.
We adopted Dior from here back in December 2022 I swear he is the perfect dog loved our cats treats our little dog good and he was so taken care off we are now fostering a dog for them and it’s the best tbh they care so much about the pets with them and they stay in contact I love it.
PoundHounds rescue has assisted my husband and I am saving two amazing pups off their kill list. Both of these dogs deteriorated in the shelter and didn’t have a chance. Not only did PoundHounds rescue help us save these pups, but they helped us in training and rehabilitating them. Dog rescue is hard and most of the shelters are full. Shelter life is not ideal for any pet, but for some breeds it’s way too much. PoundHounds always steps up, and I cannot speak high enough about them. Thank you PoundHounds both Bo and Odin wouldn’t have had a chance without you.
Scrolling through Facebook one morning I came across the saddest looking white dog I had ever seen. I had no idea where he was, what his story was, what his ears looked like, or how I was going to handle 4 pets within a few months of buying my first house at 22. The only thing I did know was that Christmas was a few short days away and I had to save this poor dog. There was something I just couldn’t shake. And he was on the list to be euthanized in less than 2 hours. Donna was surprised by my age, but that didn’t stop her from discussing my life, background, vet, other pets, etc. Within an hour of that phone call, she was able to secure Pablo. I received several calls from the NYACC warning me about just how dangerous and vicious Pablo was. They couldn’t even sedate him to neuter him. I had to wait 4 very long days until they were finally able to complete the procedure. He was put into my car Sunday December 23, 2018 (my favorite Christmas present to date) still sedated from his neutering procedure. I was never once asked for my name, ID, or any information. Just the number of the dog I was there to pick up. The staff quickly put Pablo into the crate in my car, gave him his reversal, and sent us on our 3+ hour trip back home. I was genuinely questioning what in the world I had just done while trying to navigate the streets of New York.
Within minutes of getting Pablo home and into his big grass yard, I knew that I had made the absolute best decision. Donna was there for me every step of the way, which included Pablo needing multiple rounds of medicine for kennel cough, as well as my other dog who caught it as well. I had access to an entire community, trainers, and the best cheering section I could ever hope for as I got Pablo acclimated to his new life. 6 years later, to say Pablo is thriving would be an understatement. He is the most incredible, funny, loving, mischievous dog I have ever met. I have not met a human, dog, cat, chicken, goat, etc that doesn’t love him. I can’t imagine my life without him in it.
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I rescued Horace in November 2021 from NY ACC. I live in Central NY and Donna’s rescue brought him all the way to me- about 5 hours. He is my heart dog- the funniest, most lovable meathead you could ever want and Donna made it all so easy. I’m proud to support PHR and all of their hard work!
In 2019 Pound Hounds ResQ helped me save a dog that was on the euthanasia list at NYCACC. We fell in love with him and if it wasn’t for Pound Hounds, he may not have survived!! 4 years later he is a much beloved member of our family. My experience with Pound Hounds was wonders from start to finish. When Petey needed training, Donna found me a trainer immediately. My experience was so wonder that I have recommended Pound Hounds to my friend who
Also found her forever friend through this rescue.
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In 2019, I saw this dog on the at risk list in a high kill shelter in NYC. He was “rescue only” and could only be saved by an approved rescue. Thank God for Pound Hounds. I contacted them and they helped me through the process and I was able to take him home. Their help didn’t stop there. They supported me through some difficult times with him, got me a trainer and helped me work with him! Now, three years later, my boy is flourishing and it is all thanks to Pound Hounds! I will always support them!
We fostered our pup, who was on the euth list at NYC ACC, through Donna at Pound Hounds. She made sure Mason was a good fit for our home and our lifestyles before agreeing to allow us to apply. Throughout the fostering process she followed up regularly to assess our progress and to check how Mason was adjusting. Even after adopting Mason, Donna continued to check in, provide advice and make suggestions when needed. She’s been super responsive and supportive. We’ve since adopted a second dog through her and will continue to rescue through Pound Hounds
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The Pound Hound team has been wonderful to work with, helping us foster two dogs from the NYC ACC who were both destined to be euthanized. The founder, Donna, made sure we were choosing not only the dogs in greatest need but also who would be most complimentary to our existing pack. It is vital to the rescue that there is harmony and these traumatized dogs are not unnecessarily bounced around.
Donna followed up on an ongoing basis and offered support where needed.
I am part of the online group of adopters/fosters and I’ve experienced countless stories of the rescue stepping in to offer medical or training support for fosters/adopters who may have been struggling.
We are thrilled to continue to work with and support this rescue.
Was trying to a rescue dog and they literally put me through hell over a heart worm pill from 25 years ago question. The person wrote me back so snidely and belittling that I would not get a pet from them if my life depended on it.
I can see why there are puppy mills because they put you through hell trying to adopt so it’s easier just to buy one.
Very sad, I would avoid this organization at all cost no matter how cute their dogs are.
Sincerely
Donna Kennedy
Pound Hounds is a great rescue group. My latest rescue, Luigi, came from Pound Hounds. He was scheduled to be killed on 7/21 at the NY ACC. Pound Hounds saved him! He’s now with me in upstate New York and shares his home with another rescue, Daffy. My only complaint is that I have very little room to sleep, as evidenced by the attached pictures.
I got my Luna from pound hounds formally known as popcorn at ACC before she was set to be euthanized. Thank you Donna for saving her I couldn’t ask for a better rescue
We are fostering for the 1st time with Pound Hounds, but it is not our first time fostering.
Donna & her volunteers truly care about each & every pup that they rescue, they vet every foster, every home extensively. They are communicative, always available to support & honest.
It's a true pleasure fostering with them & we will happily continue to do so!
I'm fostering my 2nd dog through Pound Hounds now. They are truly amazing!! Donna is so helpful when I hit challenges, and I watch every day the lives they save. So happy to be a part of this group!
My Gabriel wouldn’t be with us today if it weren’t for Donna Darrell & Pound Hounds Res-Q.
They didn’t hesitate to pull him when I saw him & stepped up to foster. It wasn’t long before he made it clear that he wasn’t leaving
This rescue has my gratitude for saving his life & growing our little family
We got our soul dog thanks to Pound Hounds ResQ. Donna was a huge help through the process and even years later. I haven't met anyone who cares more about animals than she does. We will forever be grateful for saving Smiley for us ❤️
Pound Hounds ResQ is an amazing rescue. They have save the lives of many dogs in New York kill shelters. They have a great Network of Fosters and Adopters. Dogs who need medical and/or training get what they need. I’ve had nothing but good experiences with this rescue.
We got Smiley through Pound Hounds and they have been supporting us ever since. I couldn’t imagine a better rescue. We will forever be grateful ❤️
This is not only a rescue, its a support system. Donna is dedicated and committed to the cause; and she makes sure that you and your doggo are set up for success.
This rescue is spectacular!!!!!
I have fostered 8-10 dogs with them. All have gotten great homes. They do everything for the good of the animal.
I have loved working with this rescue.
I am a vet tech and got my start before becoming a vet tech in a shelter. So many times I wanted to foster dogs or cats who were going to be euthanized. It wasn’t part of the policy. I am so happy I can do this now with this wonderful group.
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I am a foster for Pound Hounds. I have fostered 5 dogs for them. All of them have found wonderful homes, one is a foster failure (I adopted him) and one is still waiting for his home I have always experienced good communication, a special understanding that they care what happens to each dog and have felt valued as a foster...my opinion matters. As a group they are thoroughly committed to their mission.
I saw a dog on Death Row on Facebook and was directed to fill out an application with Pound Hounds ResQ. WELL, the experience was PHENOMENAL!
Everything was laid out, all communications were clear and precise. They were with me every step of the way.
The dog needed vetting due to and infection at the incision point of the neuter and it was easy peasy.
GREAT GREAT RESCUE.
This group helped me to -adopt my three fur babies. They were there to support me through the entire process.
Great group always there to support highly recommend
I love working with Pound Hounds. I first started out looking to foster a dog 3 years ago. Donna had literally sent me the perfect dog for my family. Her and my male have bonded well and she’s great with the kids. So I adopted her. I still wanted to help all the dogs on the kill list. I have taken in 2 more fosters since then and I plan to continue to always have one foster to help contribute to the never ending kill list. Pound Hounds is great to work with provides all necessary vetting and training so we can rehabilitate these dogs to hopefully find their furever home.
I fostered a beautiful dog named Bee for Pound Hounds Res-Q. Bee was a victim of abuse and was turned into one of the NYC high kill shelters. PHR rescued her just in time. Turns out Bee is an awesome dog and was very deserving of a safe and loving home. I follow PHR through social media and watch how they continue to save dogs just like Bee on a daily basis. Great people that really care about animals!!
I have been involved with PoundHoundResQ for several years as a foster/adopter. I have always found them to be very professional and very caring for the animals they pull. If I have a problem and contact them they respond immediately and help me through any issues. I highly recommend this rescue to anyone who asks me where I get my dogs.
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I have been associated with PoundHound ResQ for several years. I have found them to be very responsive to all my questions and concerns. I like that they fully vet potential adopters/fosters so any animal they pull will be placed in a good home. If there is a problem after the animal is placed they do everything possible to resolve the problem including removing the animal. Donna Darrell responds ASAP to questions or concerns and does follow ups to make sure the animal and adopter/foster are doing well. I have gotten several dogs from them over the years and have never had a problem getting anything resolved if there are problems. I will continue to use PoundHound ResQ for as long as I continue to adopt/foster dogs.
I have one of the greatest Dogs they rescued. She was going to be euthanized within hours and they saved her. They do so much for these fur babies. I can’t say enough about their kindness and compassion toward these babies.
I've fostered 6 dogs over the past 7 years with Pound Hounds. Donna is always available for support with any training questions as well as help with choosing the right dog to foster that will fit within our family. Anytime medical assistance is needed, she is open and willing. The dogs come first. It's such a pleasure being part of this Rescue Group.
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Wow!!! I have nothing but wonderful things to say. I got a rescue from them. The dog was doomed, they pulled him evaluated, and I requested to foster. Home checked, delivered, info, support just the best!! They SAVE FOGS NO ONE WANTS!! Kudos to POUND HOUNDS!!!
This dog rescue organization has genuine superpowers. They are all action. They rescue as many dogs as possible from the local kill shelter, and they particularly work with pitbulls, who can be unfairly pegged and are more apt to end up in shelters in the first place. From the leadership to PHR's wide pool of volunteers, these folks are the real deal. They're caring, honest, forthright, and they want to make great matches with fosters and adopters. What more could you want?
Volunteering as a foster mom through Pound Hounds has been one if my greatest accomplishments. I have saved lives and seen them off to loving forever homes. I will continue to foster for this rescue
I have had several excellent experiences with Pound Hounds Res-Q. Because of these experiences, I volunteered with them when I could, I have also been a foster parent. Their love and compassion for the animals they save made it an honor to support their rescue in any way I could. I have fostered through other rescues and not one can compare to Pound Hounds.
I have adopted 2 special pups from NYC acc through pound hounds rescue they pulled Ruby for me 12/30/14 Donna Darrell has found a home for a special circumstance pup in need for me with just a phone call. I called pound hounds and spoke with Donna Darrell when I spotted Wapo on the kill list it was 10 pm she was at the airport leaving for Italy. But she took the time to make arrangements and I picked up Wapo the next morning. Great rescue,
I love Pound Hounds and all they do! So many lives have been saved because of Donna.
Thank you, Donna. You make such a difference!
Have worked with Pound Hounds Res-Q for about a year. I have adopted and fostered through them. Very accessible. It’s amazing to see all of the success stories and the number of dogs that have been helped and are safe because of them.
We love Pound Hounds Rescue! Donna/PHR was the quickest rescue to assist when I inquired about fostering a dog at Brooklyn ACC about to be euthanized. The PHR team is ready to jump in to save all the dogs possible. Working with PHR to foster a dog from the ACC was an amazing experience- Donna was a quick call away when we needed anything! We ended up becoming foster failures to this same pup! We’re so grateful for Donna and the amazing PHR Team!
Love pounds hounds and have fostered for them! We pulled a pitbull off the kill list with medical issues.
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I fostered a dog off of the ACC kill list that was on the list for alleged fractures and Pounds Hounds pulled her off the list for us. They were awesome to work with and so helpful! They went above and beyond for the dog and covered all medical and anything she needed. I would highly recommend working with this rescue to save a four legged life!
I have now adopted two dogs through this great rescue. The latest, Ross, came to me when his original foster reached out to me for help. I accepted him and adopted him. He has severe separation anxiety, and the rescue has been very helpful and supportive.
Champion for the unwanted !!!!!!
Crusader for the forgotten!!!
Thank you Pound Hounds Res-Q
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Donna and company patiently entertained my sob story of losing our pit bull to cancer, and our wishy washy informal search.
They patiently waited for us to decide if we would potentially channel our grief into something useful like fostering a rescue. Pound Hounds listened intently to our family dynamic, and what our environment was like; from the kids to our existing dogs to our home and landscape, they took it all into account.
A month later, an urgent dog came to light and Pound Hounds knew he was perfect for us. He arrived a week later, sight unseen, us having never met him.... And he was perfect. So perfect we knew we'd nevrler be able to let him go almost immediately.
PHR knows and cares so deeply about what they do, that they work tirelessly for not just any match, but the right match. We now simply can't imagine our lives without our foster failure, the Wonderful Mr. Butters.
I wanted a dog good with other dogs and cats to foster, pound hounds resq a senior pit for me with medical issues and is paying for his ned
Love this rescue. They give you so much information and support on how to make your fostering and/or adoption a success!
This rescue is an amazingly caring and competent rescue. They want what’s best for every single dog that the pull out of the shelters. They go above and beyond to find medical attention if needed and the perfect forever home for each and every dog. This is my Bailey saved just hours before being put down. She is the sweetest old soul and grateful that she was rescued in time. Now she gets to live the rest of her life as a country dog and my side kick.
This organization does so much good for the dogs in need, right here in the NYC area. They care about finding the best homes, making sure that each and every dog is getting the love that they need and deserve. They have been a pleasure to volunteer for as an animal transporter. I could not recommend them more sincerely.
I started with pound Hounds Rescue about two years ago fostering Eden my death row baby and became a foster failure. I just again fostered another death row baby Max and it happened again another foster failure. Donna has been such a warrior in advocating and rescuing these babies. I couldn’t do it without Donna and have such great fur babies.
Pound Hounds ResQ pulled two dogs off the NYC ACC euthanasia list for me. They made the whole process easy and were available with any questions/concerns I had during the transition process!
With the help of this wonderful group, I've fostered over 30 death row dogs and was able to give them that second chance they deserved. I also had the fortune to meet my soul pup and give her over 7 years to show her all humans aren't bad. Thank you Donna for always being there! We love you!
Donna and PHRQ are the best... an awesome rescue group that really cares for and oversees every single pet they pull.
One of my favorite rescues to donate to
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I have been fostering dogs for Pound Hounds Res-q for almost 4 years now. I have also adopted two of my fosters. Donna has saved so many dogs from losing their lives and giving them the life they deserve. If you would like to adopt or foster a dog please check out the website!! Wonderful organization that deserves much accolades and donations.
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I have been a foster mommy for Pound Hounds for over two years now. I have fostered about 8 dogs and adopted one of my fosters!! Donna and Courtney have such big hearts and have saved so many lives. They are the best! Each and every dog gets the care it needs and as a foster, you know they are there to help you. All my fosters have gone to loving homes thanks to them :)
PoundHounds pulled my sweet Pluto from the ACC kill list in May of 2019. He was a terrified pup, scared of his own shadow, who had a neurological condition that caused his head to tilt and for him to run in circles. It turned out Pluto had a brain tumor on his brain stem, a very hard diagnosis to swallow. Donna and the Pound Hounds community provided all the support you could imagine to me and my sweet boy. Fast forward six months, Pluto is now doing so well, he is thriving in our home and he is what we call “a regular happy dog”, no longer terrified of the world but loving his life, chewing on one hedge hog toy at a time :) Thank you Pound Hounds for saving my Pluto’s life and helping him find a place he can call his FUREVER home.
The most awesome rescue this side of the Mississippi! They pull more dogs from NY ACC than any other rescue. They stand by there dogs and assist new fosters and adopters. Love this rescue!
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Found our 1st rescue 24 hours before his time was up... Loki (formally Zeus) is the sweetest GSD/lap dog ever. Later on I found Apollo (formally Six) on the ASPCA at risk site & e-mailed/made a call. POUND HOUNDS to the rescue & save both these boys who are so deserving of having a life like every other dog the pounds decide are undeserving of life.
I recommend them to everyone
I have never seen a rescue save so many dogs from being euthanized than Pound Hounds
They are matched with perfect fosters or adopters and the rescue covers all costs of vetting or if the dog needs training
They don't just pull the dogs and turn their backs
They give every dog everything it needs
They are totally transparent
I love this rescue
I wish there were more like them
Every month they save about 20 lives from euthanasia and give them every chance at having the best life
I highly recommend anyone that wants to save a life from euthanasia to contact Pound Hounds
I have Bam Bam fostering a senior with younger siblings all from the Acc. Bam is 16. Donna the head of the rescue has been very helpful with his transition even when she has been busy. She knows first hand what needs to be done even when its tough
This Group of volunteers and Donna Are literal advocate angels on earth for these dogs.. what they do Day and day out to help these beautiful babies is what gives me faith in humanity.
We fostered/ adopted our last dog from Pound Hounds and she is such a huge part of our family and we are grateful everyday. The work they put in for our girl to get her of death row and to us in Massachusetts is just overwhelmingly amazing. A Volunteer actually took the trip all the way from New York to us in a small town outside of Boston to bring our girl home. What they do is Pure love and they are Advocates for these souls that deserve to be in homes and giving a chance at life. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts
.. we will always rescue love the Vitale’s & Sky-Bird
I’ve been fostering a dog for pound Hound Resq for the past year when my foster dog needed training they paid for it when he needed medication they paid for it when I have a question they always there to answer it . They are very supportive and always there for you and your foster dog.
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This rescue goes able and beyond in caring for every dog they have they work closely with the fosters are always available to the speak to fosters I would only get my digs from them❤️
This amazing rescue helped the beautiful dog dynasty when she was so sick and we didn’t know she was going to make it. She was in an emergency hospital in Connecticut for days and nights. If it wasn’t for them she wouldn’t be back home with us, and when I say us I mean her forever home
I foster within the organization and they've been patient, informative and given me everything I've needed to Care for my fosters. The people are motivated and passionate.
What a great group, they rescued a momma and her 12 puppies!! My friend volunteered to foster them but wouldn't be ready to take them for a week so they stayed with me! All 12 puppies found furever homes and momma did too! They are just fantastic! The picture is one of the pups - Petey!
This is a great rescue out of MY. They are very responsive in both saving kill listed dogs and helping foster homes with issues. The work they do is extraordinary! I gosterfor them!
I am a foster for this organization and support their efforts to save lives. They work tirelessly everyday
I had my first experience with Pound Hounds Res-Q several weeks ago when they facilitated my adoption of an 11-year-old Shih Tzu on the euthanization list in New York City. Since time was of the essence (animals are euthanized within eighteen hours of going on the kill list), I completed the application about 10 p.m. and they reviewed it, checked my references and did a credit check, approved me, and called me to let me know I was approved by 10 a.m. the following morning. Then they took care of the adoption and facilitated the transportation of my little guy to my Vermont home. Since that time I have observed them on facebook beating the bushes for suitable fosters so that they can rescue more and more wonderful dogs who have had the misfortune to land in a NYC kill shelter where they inevitably progress to the kill list if they are there more than several days. This is a wonderful organization that is doing real good in the animal world. I highly recommend them to anyone who wants to foster or adopt from NYC's shelters.
I was interested in becoming a foster & contacted Pound Houds. They answered all my questions & when I found that one face that I just couldn’t let die, they were right there helping me save him. Needless to say I was a foster fail-lol. Rocky has been part of our family for over 2 years. Puond Hounds truly saves lives!
This is my fourth rescue dog. First one thru pound hounds and they have by far exceeded all the others. Everyone who is considering buying a dog. Don't. So many need to be rescued from those slaughter shelters in new York city and they will help u.
my experience with Pound Hounds has been a very good one. they helped me choose a beautiful dog from a kill shelter in Manhattan. they saved her life plus countless others. i highly recommend working with them if you want to adopt or foster a dog.
I saw a dog on a friends fb page. He was to be killed that day. I fell in love with him before I ever met him. Pound hounds pulled him for me and helped me save his life. I was late paying the adoption fee and was never hounded. Pound hounds are all about the animals. I am forever grateful they saved my baby.
Saw a dog one hour from euthanasia at a local high kill shelter. The dog was rescue only and Pound Hounds agreed to sponsor her if we fostered. We had to go pick her up the next morning. Pound Hounds never laid eyes on her. They then were to come do a home inspection. Never happened. The dog was very dog aggressive (people friendly) and weighed 49 lbs. Quite a risk to walk should she get loose. We worked hard with her. She nipped a few people and tore up the house. We requested financial assistance from Pound Hounds which their site states is available along with any services a foster may need. They refused to help us They continued to state that unless we were adopting the dog the training was a waist of time? We actually found a trainer willing to discount the training. It was impossible for me to keep the dog because of her size and behavior issues but I wanted her to find the right home as she was a loving sweet girl. Upon needing to relocate we again contacted Pound Hounds as we were unsure we would be able to bring the dog. Again they could not help us but tried to make us feel guilty for asking them to take the dog back. (we told them we had never turned a pet into a shelter-true and that we had had dogs and other pets all our lives-true) We spent numerous amounts of money placing her in our kennel on weekends when we had plans-graduations, birthdays- and expected guests or had to be away from the house for long periods of time. The entire time we fostered the dog no contact was made to us by Pound Hounds, we always had to contact them. Found a new place and were able to keep the dog.We contacted Pound Hounds "Great you are going to keep her!!" Suddenly in October we are contacted by Pound Hounds Some one is interested in the dog. Well I say we are keeping her. Oh now we owe THEM $300 and they are threatening to sue us and ruin our credit. They also warn us that the dog has a micro chip in it with their name on it. Good I am opening the door now as we speak and she'll be there tomorrow. Hope you can dig up a foster who enjoys being bit. Also hope you have some insurance!! These people are all about money They had absolutely no interest in this dog until some one wanted to pay them $300 for her. A disgrace They should be shut down!!
PoundHoundsResQ 10/10/2019
We have no idea who this person is. She's not part of our foster base. On a side note, all our fosters pick their OWN dogs they want to foster. We also vet our fosters thoroughly.