This is so true! We ended up with a chocolate lab mix from the pound who gets to run around on 3 acres. After having her a year, I’m glad the animal adoption people dragged their feet. My dog’s better anyway!
We tried to adopt a Lab about a year ago. We went to a meet ‘n greet event with about 3 dozen Labs. Without exception, the dogs *all* have severe behavior problems. After we looked at the paperwork, factored in the cost, decided to buy a pup from a reputable breeder, for a lot less than the adoption service.
I swear the people in the foster/adoption group all seemed to be animal *hoarders*...they didn’t want to adopt them out....just hold on to them and *feel good* about saving a dog.