Hi everyone, I wanted to come on here and share the awful experience I had at a rescue centre four days ago. We lost our dog two months ago now. After a few chats with the kids, we decided that a rescue was the best place to find our next companion. We headed over to a local shelter, having a rough idea of the dog we wanted. We met one, and it went really well; he was a bit timid, but that’s to be expected. Me and the kids absolutely fell in love with him, and the feeling seemed mutual. So, we went into the office to sort out the adoption. That’s where it all went pear-shaped. They asked for the adoption paperwork, including proof of income. I’m a childminder and I’m on a low wage, and my partner does agency work – also on a low wage. And then the manager informs us that we don't earn enough!! I was gobsmacked. I asked her what sort of salary you need to adopt a dog? But she wouldn't give a straight answer, just kept saying we didn’t earn enough! You can imagine how gutted the kids were, and us too. Just as I was – if you’ll excuse the expression – giving the manager a piece of my mind, another family came in to finalise an adoption, and the manager said, really loudly so we wouldn't miss a word, "Oh brilliant, you have decent salaries!!!!!" I felt truly humiliated. If there’s anyone from a rescue on this forum, could you tell me what a "decent salary" for adoption actually is? Because I have no idea. Anyway, I don’t think I’ll be setting foot in a rescue centre again. Thanks for reading to the end.
