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magical thyme

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6. agreed. this also raises questions about the quality of the rescue

Reply to mnhtnbb (Reply #4)

Sun Dec 20, 2015, 11:49 AM

Dec 2015

A good shelter accurately describes the critter and makes every attempt to ensure a good fit.

Our local shelter does "slumber parties" for dogs as well, so there is a trial period to ensure a good fit.

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My daughter's family just got a dog, not working out [View all] Marthe48 Dec 2015 OP

I suggest lots of exercise for the dog. lovemydog Dec 2015 #1

They have a home in the country Marthe48 Dec 2015 #10

Cesar Millan should be their new best friend. They should watch every single episode and series underahedgerow Dec 2015 #2

I'll tell them ty Marthe48 Dec 2015 #11

The dog probably deserves a better home. alphafemale Dec 2015 #3

If they didn't have kids and other pets Marthe48 Dec 2015 #12

Better to contact the rescue group about returning the dog to them now mnhtnbb Dec 2015 #4

I agree- send the dog back to the rescue group with full information hedgehog Dec 2015 #5

agreed. this also raises questions about the quality of the rescue magical thyme Dec 2015 #6

I'm getting that feeling Marthe48 Dec 2015 #13

I also agree. femmocrat Dec 2015 #7

Rescues Seem RobinA Dec 2015 #8

that's too bad Marthe48 Dec 2015 #14

Agree..they will say anything to place a dog sometimes likesmountains 52 Dec 2015 #16

When it don't work it don't work - it ain't a generic thing nt UTUSN Dec 2015 #9

yep Marthe48 Dec 2015 #15

The dog is a PUPPY and hasn't been misrepresented TorchTheWitch Dec 2015 #17

100% agree: The dog is not the problem. Duppers Dec 2015 #18

My $.02, fwiw... a la izquierda Dec 2015 #19