Working with a Rescue and Finding the One That’s Right for You

This episode of the PawsGo pawdcast is dedicated to Karen’s sister, Wendy and her newly adopted dog, Dennis.Late last year, Wendy lost her beloved dog Akira after 14 years together.  Wendy originally found Arkia on Craig’s List, a family was moving and looking to rehome her.  Wendy had never worked with a rescue before and found the process very frustrating.  Dogs that she saw on Facebook or websites never seemed to be available.  Her application was denied by multiple rescues because she didn’t have a fenced in yard.  And Wendy discovered several scams where unscrupulous breeders posed as rescues.Wendy eventually found 4pawz.org, a Virginia-based rescue that worked with her to find the perfect dog – sweet little Dennis (formerly known as Prince).  Wendy, 4Pawz and Dennis were the perfect fit.Wendy’s frustrations aren’t unique.  So how can an adopter successfully work with a rescue?  Well, setting expectations and finding the right rescue will make things easier.To discuss the HOW and WHY of rescues, Karen and Jean are joined by Lindsey Paisley, Executive Director of Beagles and Bentleys Rescue (www.beaglesandbentleys.org ); Sonja Gladwin, Volunteer and Foster Coordinator for Operation Paws for Homes (www.ophrescue.org); and Paula Biancone, Adoption Coordinator for Speak for the Unspoken (www.speakfortheunspoken.com ).