Match a pet

The Humane Society has a program called Match-A-Pet (MAP). This is a neat concept because you can put your name down and specifically ask for a certain breed. But here comes the problem...

you know I can't go a day without complaining....

If you go every day and look for a dog. It doesn't matter what kind - you just want a small dog. If the dog that you like has been assigned to a MAP because they are a pure bred dog - you can put the dog on hold - but......They must call the folks on the MAP first and give them 24 hours to decide if they want the dog first.

I didn't want to be on the MAP because I didn't want to pin myself down to a breed. I was afraid that I might miss an opportunity a some little mutt that needed some love too.

Somehow - this seems unfair. I have been looking and I really don't care what breed. I only have a requirement when it comes to size.

So then there is Rosco. Rosco is a Shih Tzu. He is 6 months old and black and white. Rosco has been at the shelter since the 26th. It is now the 1st.

Hello - I would give Rosco a home now. Rosco wouldn't have to live in the cages and sit on the cold floor while they wait and see if someone else wants him. Rosco's ass would be sitting on the finest blankie I could find - prancing in the grass and scaring Moochie (my homeless wandering cat).

I understand the MAP - but to me I don't think that its fair. That some slouch can sit at home and wait for a pure bred. You don't really want a dog if your sitting at home waiting....You are hoping for a dog...Maybe. So - you get a pure bred at $90 instead of spending $800.00? First come first serve - that's fair!

I'm gonna head over there tonight.

See if I can whine my way into Roscos cage.