K9 Tailshakers

Do NOT even try to bring older dogs or dogs with any kind of anxiety or separation disorders here! I have worked in animal rescue for 25 years with many complex and needy animals, and never have I dealt with an organization that hides behind policy when it suits them and refuses to take a less than ideal dog without even evaluating it. They misled me a week ago when I initially called and gave them my dogs' information. I was told that "generally we don't take dogs over age 8" but she was willing to give them a trial date once I submitted their vaccine records. So I fill out all the papers after picking up vet records (one week turnaround to get dogs into the vet AND get records is NOT a long time)and suddenly my one dog (who is healthy as a horse) is now too old.... over 8 years they won't take "unless we have an established relationship"...and apparently my young shepherd, a Canine Good Citizen, whom they've never met is too nervous for them to board them....based SOLELY on the fact that he, along with my other two dogs, was returned with 15% weight loss to me after boarding for a week at Midwest. I would've understood that if the woman I spoke with last week hadn't told me they'd do it and had me jump through all the hoops with getting them records, pictures, fill out separate applications and registrations, etc. While I appreciate the claim they've got my dogs' best interests at heart, I'm not sure why they suddenly change their tune after telling me last week everything I mentioned in the paperwork would be fine and now today it's not. Here's a suggestion: if you're going to have rules, stick with them instead of stringing people along. I don't board animals often because I take my roles as a foster and fur parent seriously, but when I do, I wanted someplace that would be good to them, as the only other time they were boarded was a nightmare. Thankfully, I'd made alternate arrangements because your wishy washy way of doing business made me nervous that you'd cancel at the last minute...thanks for letting me know that you are absolutely not the boarder of choice for rescue dogs with complex issues and those who care for them.