Woman Wants To Adopt A Female Dog, But The Shelter Worker Doesn't Allow Her For Strange Reasoning

"She told me she wasn't comfortable letting me adopt a dog".

Filip

• Published in Interesting
• September 21, 2022

The ASPCA estimates that 6.3 million companion animals join animal shelters in the US per year. That's a significant number, but thankfully, more and more individuals are eager to give these abandoned furry creatures a second opportunity for a happy life.

These people make one of the world's most kindhearted decisions by choosing to adopt a pet. Saving one animal at a time, they raise the number of rescued animals daily and make noticeable progress.

By helping a pet in need, they are helping themselves without even knowing it. They give pets the new, loving homes, care, and devotion they have always deserved, and in return, they get lifelong best furry friends.

Many animals have found their happiness as a result of these generous individuals. But adopting a pet is not always easy.

Although these people are driven by a noble cause, they might face some obstacles. A Reddit user recently shared such kind of experience and explained the difficulties she had when she was looking to adopt a dog.

She visited her local shelter looking to adopt a dog. She used to work as a dog walker before, so she was familiar with the differences in manners between male and female dogs.

Therefore, she thought a female dog would be an excellent companion for her. But the worker at the shelter didn't like her view, and she went home without the dog.

Now she wonders if she was wrong for asking for a female dog.

The original post:

She explained why she prefers a female dog as her pet.

But the worker at the shelter told her that she wasn't feeling comfortable letting her adopt a dog.

Someone advised her to try at another animal shelter:

The OP agreed, but she's still not okay with the shelter lady's reasoning:

And other people might get the same answer...

"She shouldn't be anywhere near the adoption process."

Her logic is just odd

Exactly

By that reasoning, this could also happen

Why would any shelter worker do such an obstructive thing?

Maybe their standards are too high, but they should know there is no such thing as 'perfection'

She should be allowed to choose a dog she can take care of

People should consider which dog breed will fit into their lifestyle, and there is nothing wrong with it

Professional opinion:

Another Redditor supported the OP:

"You can be the biggest dog lover and still have preferences."

"Someone who really is a dog lover does their research"

Her behavior is inappropriate

"Totally valid reason to want a female dog"

OP called the shelter and they told her she was welcome to come back and pick out a dog:

The Redditors encouraged her to try again and adopt a dog that she prefers. It's perfectly normal to love all dogs but have preferences when it comes to taking one home with you.

There is so much to consider when you want a dog for a pet, and thoughtful thinking will help you provide your perfect furry friend with everything needed for a happy and cozy life.

Filip