I agree with all the posts here. It is amazing though the ones you would think are "unadoptable" or would take a long time don't once the right family comes along. For example, Striker was just approved for adoption and he is 13 to 14yrs old and has some issues. His new family is aware of this and are so happy to be getting him soon.
So for the most part you never give up. Because someone sweet like Sue in NY will come along and want that older rattie or one with special needs.
I call it the "buzz". I get the word out in several different ways to make sure I give that dog the best PR possible and let the PR work its thing. I talk about my fosters constantly, post on sites like this, do PetSmart days, post on Craigslist our special events like PetSmart, take my fosters out in public and get people to notice them, create great bio that tells both positive and negative about the rattie and create a descriptive photo album for them. This might sound like a lot, but it is fun and works.
The foster coordinator will do their best to work with you and for me and Mary Beth I gave her Danica to help her on her way to success. I personally cannot take certain cases because I have younger dogs (4 of my own) and work full time. So there is a foster rattie out there for every type of household.
We are always here for questions and thanks for the post and talking to hubby! |