Fwiw, 19 years ago in northern Virginia, my parents had to do the
application AND a home visit and interview before we were allowed to adopt
a dog. If anything, Covid made the process slightly easier by doing away
with the home visit. But the demand for adoption has been sky-high
throughout the pan
Nice explanation!
On Sunday, September 4, 2022, Sasha Golden wrote:
> Diana -- I'm sorry that you lost your friend. But I think you're being
> quite unfair.
>
> First, the application requirement is nothing new. I worked as the
> adoption coordinator at an animal shelter almost 40 years ago. We
Diana -- I'm sorry that you lost your friend. But I think you're being
quite unfair.
First, the application requirement is nothing new. I worked as the adoption
coordinator at an animal shelter almost 40 years ago. We required all
potential adopters to complete an application. If they were renters
I have learned to my chagrin that it's not like the good/bad old days,
where you'd be doing a *good deed* by adopting a homeless cat. Not anymore!
Now you must fill out an application to be submitted to an animal shelter.
If you're lucky, maybe your application is approved and then. . . . . who
kno