McMuttigan's

Sadly for this class, not many people are interested in adopting. I have some of the most wonderful dogs that have ever been run through the program, but it seems no one wants them. These poor dogs have lived a lifetime of rejection and I thought, as well as their rescuers too, that this would help these great dogs find homes. I feel like I am failing these guys on a monumental level. They have all tried so hard and learned so much. I have never had a class that had so many that could go on to become therapy dogs, and others that are perfect cuddle bugs. It makes me sad to think that the program has gotten them trained so well, only to let them down and not be able to find the perfect homes.

Yes, I am particular as to who gets the dogs, I have to be. I have seen things happen to dogs that no one should ever have to witness, and I know the sadness of a dog that has attention given and then pulled away. I don't want any of these dogs to feel let down....and they do regardless of what people may say. I have heard dog trainers say "Dogs only live in the moment.." That may be true to some extent, but I have also seen dogs wait. looking out kennel doors waiting for someone to come back. I have also seen dogs that when seperated from owners for long periods of time remember them in an instant. I came across a dog not so long ago that had been a puppy for adoption at the shelter I worked for. He saw me, and ran to me, putting his head against my legs and giving me love as if to say thanks for finding me a home.

It is my job to find great homes, and I won't settle for less than the best. I feel like the dogs are getting the short end of the stick unfortunately. I will push them as hard as I can and pray that they do find their families.

Good Luck Puppies. I love you and promise to do my best for you. The end never stops with the program, the dogs are on my mind til they find their homes.