What...No Paperz?

“ In short, he's a wonderful dog, and we'd like to keep him. Unfortunately we can't. We live an an apartment which is already at its limit with two cats and Fips (the dachshund). I'm sure we'd be evicted once the landlord found out we got another animal. Equally as important, Lothar needs or will need a place where he can be his true Lab self.”

"We've exhausted all possible placements we know of. Because of the ups and downs the puppy has already gone through we don't want to subject him to being caged in the pound. We've seen a lot of dogs being mishandled around here and also don't want him being given to some jerk... Because he was probably hit, he needs an owner who will reassure him that human hands are good things and who knows how to train him without violence...

"Your situation sounds ideal, and we suspect would be great for both you and Lothar. If you are interested, please give us a call. We'd be willing to drive him up if it looks like a go."

The Lab Rescue people turned out to be jerks. They were only interested in pure breds with papers, and li’l Lotar came with none. In addition, one prospective taker found two white hairs on his chest which “un-conformed” him. Others complained about his tail. Why don’t people focus on personality instead of dog-as-object?

Michael and I are annoyed in equal measure. This ain’t gonna be easy, and we’re going to have to do placement leg-work. Mike will broadcast on the internet and I will take charge of taking Lotar to interviews....

Interview of the prospective takers because we are determined that he will get the home and stewards he deserves.

Woof!

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