The Humane Society is much better to deal with than some of the rescue places. Both my dogs are from the Humane Society, and the adoption process was very smooth and simple.

Two of my friends have had bad experiences trying to adopt dogs from rescue organizations. Both were current dog owners, and both were turned down to by rescue agencies.

Some of these groups are "adoption nazis". They set some very unrealistic rules that potential adoptees have to follow. It doesn't make sense to be completely overprotective of the dog. If the dog will have a loving home, it should be allowed to be adopted.