| Frustration
I posted a couple of days ago about trying to decide if we should adopt another dog to keep our dog company. After discussing it with the family we decided to try to introduce them and see if it works out. I contacted the officer who runs the shelter who told me that this really sweet dog has been in the shelter for 14 out of the past 16 months. He's a victim of divorce and the family getting an apartment and not being able to keep him. The officer said he takes the dog home sometimes on weekends with his family.
I asked the officer if we could try to come meet this sweet fellow this weekend through phone calls and several e-mails. He called me back because I was persistent. He told me he would call me yesterday to see if he could work it out. Of course, I have heard nothing back. I called yesterday, sent two e-mails including giving him my cell number so that he could reach me if I wasn't home. I called this morning again and left a message. I have heard nothing back.
This officer seems to care about this dog. I don't understand. I'm not asking anyone to give up a lot of time to do this. I would know if my dog was OK with him after just a few minutes.
The worst part of trying to adopt an animal is having to deal with people. This dog needs a home. I'm trying to see if I can give him one. I don't want to give up but I am not the most patient person.
Sorry for the long post, I just needed to vent I guess.  |