So, the guy that took Astoria from us last weekend called today to say that it wasn’t really working out with her. He explained that she hasn’t gone to the bathroom and that they have kept her out on their porch for the last 2 days. This was NOT what we had in mind when we decided to get her into a different home.

We thought that this person was a good choice as he explained that he works at dog friendly work place and would be able to take her with him. He said that his wife stayed at home and in a few weeks, they were moving to an home with more room. They seemed like they really wanted the dog.

So… why is it that I need to tell a grown man that he is responsible for an animal that he chooses. If he decides that this animal is not for him, it is HIS responsibility to do what is right for that animal. Who doesn’t know this?

Here is the email that I ended up sending him (I wasn’t able to call as I am in training):

Firstly, my apologies for not being able to call you. I am currently in training and not able to make outgoing calls. I did chat with Victoria about your conversation.

I am saddened to hear that it’s not working out for you with Astoria. Unfortunately, we are not able to operate in the same capacity as a shelter. In this case, a shelter would just take the dog back. We are not able to do so. The only suggestions that I can make are the following:

1) Get the animal that you decided to take and care for the care that it needs. We took this dog from someone’s house. She did not have shots and was not fixed. We, as the people that took her were responsible for her care. Now, you are. Please act appropriately. If you wanted a dog that you could “return” it might have been better to adopt from a shelter. I am not trying to be harsh or rude, I am just trying to make it clear that by accepting an animal, it becomes your responsibility.

2) Bring the dog to a shelter. If you take this option, please, I beg of you, take her to a no-kill shelter.

He did respond appropriately after that message.