Obviously I can't post any info here regarding which rescue, etc, but I just got a really nasty response from a rescuer when I inquired about a dog on petfinder.
When I inquire about a dog, I give a brief background about my living situation, and ask whether the dog in question would be suitable, or any other dogs at their rescue that they could recommend.
This is basically what they said (the comment about weather was because I pointed out that while I don't have a yard, I live right beside a dog park, and would take the dog there for exercise daily, unless it's too cold, hot, etc. Obviously I'm not going to take a dog out in -30C wheather to a dog park!):
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I strongly advise you to reconsider adopting a dog.
No dog would be happy being left alone for over nine hours, no matter how calm he/she might be.
It would be totally unfair to put a dog in a position where behavioral issues would soon become apparent because your dog would be lonely and bored.
Dogs require exercise no matter what the weather.
People who love their dogs are prepared to take them out in all weathers.
A cat might be a better choice as a pet for you.
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It's comments like this that totally break my heart and make me feel like the worst person on earth. How could someone be so mean? It's comments like this that make me what to go to a pet store and just buy a pet there! Or maybe I should just lie on the applications?? I'm just so angry and sad and discouraged I don't know what to think.