My Nonprofit Reviews
lsalter
Review for Rescue Me Ga Inc, Atlanta, GA, USA
We were told that we could not adopt one of their puppies because we don't have experience with a puppy and don't have an adult dog. I've never heard of that before and it really blew my mind. So, before I can have a puppy I must first adopt/purchase an adult dog? A few reasons why it's hard for me to grasp this is because almost everyone(shelters, owners, vets) says its harder to bring a puppy into a home with an adult dog, some families may not need more than one dog, if everyone has to start with an adult dog then who is raising and caring for them before they become adults? This company says adopt don't shop but makes it hard for a good loving responsible family to adopt. Part of me feels that its just an excuse because maybe they want to keep the puppies for themselves or family/friends and have to advertise the puppies for adoption to the public due to laws for non profits and funding. I really hope that isn't the case.
Apologies for your disappointment, however, our adoption requirements are based on a cumulative 30+ years of experience working in rescue. Puppies are by nature difficult to raise and when not raised correctly develop behavioral issues as adults. Our experience has taught us that it is best for puppy adopters to have some basic dog experience prior to undertaking the very challenging responsibility of raising a puppy
