Some really disappointing news to report. I filled in my application the beginning of last October. I told them about Rusty -- a little stray who had adopted us and lives outside, doesn't come in the house, won't let us pet her and somewhat fearful of most people. I was very upfront.
They wrote back saying they had received the application and telling me they would put me on the list for the next class. Then a few weeks back, they write confirming that I want to be in the class and giving me all the details. Then several days after that, they write saying that they need to know whether the little stray is still with us and does she have her vaccines? I understand about the vaccines since I believe I would be getting an 8 week old puppy which is not fully vaccinated.
I write back and say she is still with us and I will now make an effort to capture her and take her vaccines in the next few days and let them know. This is the part that get disturbing. They then write back and say it is not just about the vaccines, they would need to know the dogs history and they are worried for the puppy's safety, etc etc. They are basically saying, without saying it that Rusty needs to go, they even suggest I contact animal control.
On one level, I understand, but on another I don't. The point of a puppy raiser is to have the dog with you 24/7. So a puppy lives and sleeps inside, it goes everywhere I go. If I am outside, it is on a lease with me either exercising or training etc. As long as Rusty had vaccines, I don't understand why she can't live with us outside, But they are the ones controlling the process and they don't sound really hopeful about a puppy at this point.
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