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I've been denied a dog from Sheltie rescue because I don't have a fenced yard. I walk my dog on a leash every day, three times a day. Its not like I open the back door and let her roam the neighborhood. Besides that, how many people just put their dog out in the backyard and never watch them while they eliminate. Then, when their dog comes up sick, you can't answer the questions your vet has like what have the dogs stools been...

When i signed the papers for Neka there were several things on it like the HQ food thing. I actually caught THEM with one of my answers. The question was: If adopted, will this dog spend most of the time inside or outside? My answer was: Both During the interview I explained that because i worked from home (that was also mentioned in the application) and that i would be home most of the time (I mentioned that I would be in the home 12-20 hrs...

I have two stupid reports to share. First I was turned down on an adoption simply because I don't give my dogs those horrible flea and tick chemical's that can cause cancer or early death. My dogs have never had a flea or tick and I just use the holistic approach with is safer and better. Next, I paid $50.00 and my Chihuahua passed all her tests to become a therapy dog. On the form it states if your dog is not receiving annual shots...

I think many rules should be adjustable on a case by case basis. I've also been turned down over fencing issues. In my case I was living on several acres, but had a fenced in portion (yard) off my back door. This area was larger than most fenced yards were in the suburbs. Because my entire acreage wasn't fenced, I was turned down. Another thing, I train guide and service dogs (GDs and SDs). Many rescues and shelters are against dogs...