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Old August 8th, 2010, 10:20 PM
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Not all rescues operate under such strict rules. I always call every single applicant for a foster, even if on the application they didn't quite seem like a right match. Some phone interviews have gone on as long as two hours and that's not just me asking them questions. If it seems like a possible match, I check references. If those are good, I then set up a home visit, either here in our home or in the applicant's home (mandatory that all family members are present). If the first meeting is here, I still do a home visit before approving an adoption.

Certain dogs can not be in an environment with young children. That being said, we try to expose young puppies to as many gentle children as possible while they're in our care. Every family, just like every dog, is different. It's not so much the age of children or whether or not a yard is fenced in, it's the challenge of finding the most appropriate match to ensure success for everyone involved.
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