Has anyone have had any experience with rescue groups?
I've been thinking about adopting a maltese from a rescue group. I have check online for local groups in my area and found 4. two of them were just too rude. they talk to me like I am not too good for their dogs.
One of these groups I went to see at a adoption fair at petsmart. I already new what dog I was interested in so I went and ask about him and their attitude was just sooo rude. they just made me feel that I was not good enough for any dog specially that one because he was a puppy still. that person suggested to talk to the person that is incharge of the puppies adoption and that person was just as rude as the first women I talk to. this women said since I didnt apply online and other people did that I was most likely chances were not good.
How do they come up with decision like that with out inteviewing me first. I know they have experience and they are looking out for the best of the dog but c'mon be nice and polite about it
Then the othe local rescue group I found. I talk to them over the phone she said she had a maltese available for adoption then she asked about if I had children and how many dogs I currently had, if they were spayed, then with a rude tone she said "I prefer this maltese to go to a home with no other pets" didnt even give an explanation as to why. whether the dog had some behavioral problems or what. THen I told her just because I have other maltese and I know about this breed doesnt mean I dont qualify to adopt. then she said this particular maltese she prefers as a only pet.
then she kind of change her attitude just a little and said "why dont you call me every two weeks to see if I have any available" I told her if whe could take my information down so when she gets one she can callme -I think I would be easy for her than having me calling her every two weeks- she flat out said NO just call me.
I was like okay fine. throught out this whole conversation, which wasnt too long, I tried to be patient and nice. but I was just about to tell her off
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I just dont undestand why do these women have to be RUDE about this. I am trying with the best intentions to help on of this poor doggies to find a forever home and with the rescue group's attitude they are just pushing good homes away.
I am over reacting?
What do I have to do or say so these people are nice and polite to me. I don't think my aproach towards them has been rude!
do I make sense?
thanks for listening :wacko:
I've been thinking about adopting a maltese from a rescue group. I have check online for local groups in my area and found 4. two of them were just too rude. they talk to me like I am not too good for their dogs.
One of these groups I went to see at a adoption fair at petsmart. I already new what dog I was interested in so I went and ask about him and their attitude was just sooo rude. they just made me feel that I was not good enough for any dog specially that one because he was a puppy still. that person suggested to talk to the person that is incharge of the puppies adoption and that person was just as rude as the first women I talk to. this women said since I didnt apply online and other people did that I was most likely chances were not good.

How do they come up with decision like that with out inteviewing me first. I know they have experience and they are looking out for the best of the dog but c'mon be nice and polite about it

Then the othe local rescue group I found. I talk to them over the phone she said she had a maltese available for adoption then she asked about if I had children and how many dogs I currently had, if they were spayed, then with a rude tone she said "I prefer this maltese to go to a home with no other pets" didnt even give an explanation as to why. whether the dog had some behavioral problems or what. THen I told her just because I have other maltese and I know about this breed doesnt mean I dont qualify to adopt. then she said this particular maltese she prefers as a only pet.
then she kind of change her attitude just a little and said "why dont you call me every two weeks to see if I have any available" I told her if whe could take my information down so when she gets one she can callme -I think I would be easy for her than having me calling her every two weeks- she flat out said NO just call me.
I was like okay fine. throught out this whole conversation, which wasnt too long, I tried to be patient and nice. but I was just about to tell her off
I just dont undestand why do these women have to be RUDE about this. I am trying with the best intentions to help on of this poor doggies to find a forever home and with the rescue group's attitude they are just pushing good homes away.

I am over reacting?

What do I have to do or say so these people are nice and polite to me. I don't think my aproach towards them has been rude!
do I make sense?
thanks for listening :wacko: