When we adopted our dog we had to fill out a questionairre, meet the dog and SPCA reps in person, take him for a trial visit, pay an adoption fee and have the rep visit us at home to ensure the dog actually found a caring owner. If this type of concern had been in place initially this great little dog would not have been forced to endure puppyhood with an owner who didn't care enough then spend 4 months in a pound.
I am in full agreement with any measures that make aquiring a pet more difficult for those who are unqualified.
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