Leigh Allison

Review of Wags for Wishes

I have noticed that a lot of these reviews are bas...

I have noticed that a lot of these reviews are based off people not being allowed to adopt for whatever reason or the pup they wanted was adopted before they could go in. I understand getting frustrated but to bash a place because of it is very high school. Running a rescue is no easy feat. I had applied to adopt over 2 years ago and was ready to bring my dogs in to meet the puppy but right before we were ready to leave we got an email the pup had been adopted. I was sad but I get it. They can t hold dogs for people. People don t always follow through with what they say and that could leave a dog in shelter that could have gone home with another family. As a psychologist I can also say that past history of animal care or lack there of is very telling. If I ran a rescue I d be putting people through personality and criminal background checks and I have a house full of dogs because quite frankly I d be so picky.
I also read the review just posted about the pup they felt was left outside to long. I think before you post such a review you should contact the rescue and speak with them directly. As the owner of 2 very large Newfies and a small pit bull mix from Wags to Wishes, I know sometimes things happen and can appear one way, when in fact something entirely different is going on. Never assume. I have had to leave my Newfies outside while cleaning up messes they brought inside and set things up to bring them in to clean them up.

Having said all this- I also adopted a dog from Wags last May and I have nothing but good things to say about them. What they do on a daily basis I can t say I could do. It is emotionally draining to watch dogs come in with all kinds of issues and dealing with people is not an easy feet either. I know that first hand. People bashing them because they haven t been chosen is not a review, it s anger. People reviewing negatively because a dog got adopted before they could get them isn t a review it s disappointment. Someone complaining about a dog outside too long without finding out why isn t a review, it s an assumption. What all of these people who negatively review for personal reasons fail to realize is that their review, for whatever their personal reason is, can cost a dog a good home. It can also cause families to be deterred to go to Wags and that s a shame. They do an excellent job.
The volunteers are volunteering their time and I m sure can t be perky and overly friendly every time someone walks through the door, or calls. They see things most people don t see. One thing I ve learned in 25 plus years of social services is the average person has no clue what it is like to see the dark side of things. You see it in social services and animal rescues.

My hat goes off to everyone at Wags. They do incredible work with heart. They are dedicated to saving the lives of these animals and I m glad they are picky about who gets them. They should be. They do their best to test the pups before hand but what people fail to realize is they are animals and some may display behavior later that they didn t see in shelter. It happens. People also don t like to listen and think they know better.
Keep up the good work Wags to Wishes! My family and I are big fans!! What you guys do is amazing and hard and you change the lives of the animals and the families who are lucky to get a furever friend and family member from you!!