Prior to getting Seamus from a breeder we applied with a local golden retriever rescue to get a dog. We were approved but could not find a match unfortunately. As Seamus is now 2 and has calmed down quite a bit (thank God!), we applied again but this time to foster. Thought it might help the rescue out as well as giving me another dog in the hosue :smile2:
I was honest on the application that Seamus was not neutered and why. Keeping him intact until at least 2 years of age and then, after consultation with our vet, keeping him intact because he was NEVER near female dogs.
Well, I received a letter that "we cannot consider you because your dog is not neutered".
So, this is me venting. Is this common? I realize rescues are very aggressive in their spay/neuter beliefs but I was stunned. I just wanted to help.
Are all rescues like this?
I was honest on the application that Seamus was not neutered and why. Keeping him intact until at least 2 years of age and then, after consultation with our vet, keeping him intact because he was NEVER near female dogs.
Well, I received a letter that "we cannot consider you because your dog is not neutered".
So, this is me venting. Is this common? I realize rescues are very aggressive in their spay/neuter beliefs but I was stunned. I just wanted to help.
Are all rescues like this?
