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**LxtdK9i4** · 01-23-2012, 11:38 PM

This is why I would only adopt from one of our local shelters and NOT from a rescue. It is also why I think a lot of rescues have a hard time placing animals. They are WAY too restrictive! I find the whole home visit, continued contact, etc to be annoying and intrusive. To adopt from the Seattle Humane Society you only need pay the fee, show that you can have pets if you rent (talk to Landlord or bring in rental agreement) and talk to an adviser to make sure the pet is a good fit for you and your family. Plus, all the cats/dogs are S/N, have shots, license, come with a free vet check and a month of insurance. With dogs you also get a free basic obedience course. Bully breed adoptions are a bit more complicated but I haven't seen anyone denied unless they lived in a restricted area (BSL around here is hit and miss) or they are not allowed because of landlord or homeowner's insurance restrictions.

Sounds to me like your friend needs to check out other places.

01-23-2012, 11:38 PM	#9
LxtdK9i4 Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 433 Senior Member	This is why I would only adopt from one of our local shelters and NOT from a rescue. It is also why I think a lot of rescues have a hard time placing animals. They are WAY too restrictive! I find the whole home visit, continued contact, etc to be annoying and intrusive. To adopt from the Seattle Humane Society you only need pay the fee, show that you can have pets if you rent (talk to Landlord or bring in rental agreement) and talk to an adviser to make sure the pet is a good fit for you and your family. Plus, all the cats/dogs are S/N, have shots, license, come with a free vet check and a month of insurance. With dogs you also get a free basic obedience course. Bully breed adoptions are a bit more complicated but I haven't seen anyone denied unless they lived in a restricted area (BSL around here is hit and miss) or they are not allowed because of landlord or homeowner's insurance restrictions. Sounds to me like your friend needs to check out other places.
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