I agree give them a little more time to get back to you. Sometimes it is up to the individual fosters and I know in our group some are more on top of it than others.

If Nana doesn't end up working out and you really are interested in finding another dog let me know. I think we have a couple who could make good reading therapy dogs.

Thanks, Mara and Juliana. I'm not in a rush, so I can afford to give it time.

I missed this thread over the weekend.


The rescue that I volunteer with now is great in my opinion. There is no set standard for adopting an animal, but the process can take up to two weeks because of application screening and home visits. Plus, they work really hard to evaluate the temperment of each dog and while they have a shelter, they prefer to place as many dogs as possible in foster homes. Some dogs require a fense, some can't be adopted to homes with children, ect. The people that do approvals are really experienced and do a great job matching people up with the right pet. But, we have had complaints from potential adopters that the process takes too long and is intrusive.

The only problem I have with them is that they don't like underground fenses. I have acreage and have to have an underground fense for Ollie. He doesn't go out without me or my husband but it gives him some freedom to run around. We did the three week training to the fense on the lowest setting and never had a problem. It's been wonderful since fensing in our entire property isn't really an option. I think they are great for responsible owners.

My problem with invisible fence is that it doesn't keep other animals (or people, for that matter) OUT!

I agree with you, Becky.

In my case, he is never out unsupervised and he never goes out of eyesight. I think the danger with underground containment systems is the false sense of security it can give. Even if my whole property was fenced, I wouldn't put him out unsupervised...but that's just me. Also, he's so bonded that he would just stand at the door if he were out alone. When I first brought him home, he would've run away from home if he hadn't been confined. He's a totally different dog now...rarely leaves my side. Funny to think that I used to worry myself to death about his weak recall.