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[b]Well thats why I will never adopt from a rescue group. I'd like to know what makes them experts in human/dog realtions. The humane society is much easier to get a dog through and those dogs are in more need of getting out of jail then rescue dogs who live in foster homes.
So you'd rather rescue from a group that has absoutely NO clue about the dog (and let's face it, while the parent organization may understand animals, most of the idiots working there do not). Even though private rescue groups know a HECK of a lot more. I got my beagle from the same group Wilmac got his - BREW. Beagle Rescue Education and Welfare. They have years of experience with the breed. They know the breed better than most anyone. They know what is good for the breed, and they spend time with each individual dog (they have a network of foster homes), as opposed to throwing them into a cage like the city kennels.[/b]
Yes. Both of my animals came from the SPCA. My dog is a much better dog then my moms dog that she got from a private breeder. My cat is one of the friendliest I have ever owned. I would adopt again from the SPCA. These rescue groups need to be regulated more. Again what makes them think that a dog shouldnt be placed in a home with children under 14. Thats bullshit. Do they think ever kid is a dog abuser or not responsible enough to take care of a dog. You knwo its one thing if it s a known fact that the dog dosent like children, but you cant just say a puppy wont get a long with them[/b]
You're confusing a private breeder with a rescue group. They are not the same thing.

A lot of the private rescue groups specialize in a single breed. They know that breed better than anyone. A lot of those dogs were removed from the SPCA kennels. They take the time to have the pets properly socialized - the SPCA kennels do NOT.

I'm not saying you should avoid the SPCA. If anything, those pets are in much worse shape - because there are very few public shelters that are no-kill shelters. But I know what I'm getting from a private rescue group. I can't say the same for the SPCA.
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