03-23-2018, 04:29 AM
What a dreadful thing to happen, for all concerned.
But surely the Shelter knew about this dog's high prey drive? Did they warn the potential adopter properly about that? Or didn't they even know? That sounds to me like a lack of observation of that dog on the part of the Shelter. How can they prepare to adopt a dog out without knowing its ways and temperament?
In my local Rescue, people can take a dog for a walk if they are interested in adoption, but usually within the grounds (which here is better because that includes a good play area which is a field.) That is, until they form a stronger bond with the dog; then they can walk it nearby. Then there are rigorous home checks, including discussion of the dog's prey drive and whether or not there are small animals -or even cats -in the home.
But surely the Shelter knew about this dog's high prey drive? Did they warn the potential adopter properly about that? Or didn't they even know? That sounds to me like a lack of observation of that dog on the part of the Shelter. How can they prepare to adopt a dog out without knowing its ways and temperament?
In my local Rescue, people can take a dog for a walk if they are interested in adoption, but usually within the grounds (which here is better because that includes a good play area which is a field.) That is, until they form a stronger bond with the dog; then they can walk it nearby. Then there are rigorous home checks, including discussion of the dog's prey drive and whether or not there are small animals -or even cats -in the home.
