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<DIV>We recently got a dog from a Rescue in our city. The dog was never in
the rescue, he was just living in a home that decided he wasn't wanted. Of
course he is a Basset. He has very crooked legs and can not walk beyond the
driveway. I suppose he was in a crate most of his life. He is 15 months old and
we decided to rescue a dog for a companion for our other Basset.We can't even
take both for a walk together. When they play our puppy has the advantage
because the other one can't get up or run away. Some people would suggest we
give the new one up but that is not an option because ours is his 3rd home and
his last.</DIV>
<DIV>My question is what do other rescues do when people call to give up their
dogs. Do they take them and check them out before giving them to their forever
homes? We are not wealthy but want the best for both our first baby and now our
second member to our family. We are taking him to our own vet this week as we
have only had him for a few days. Are we responsible for all the vet bills even
though we haven't signed the adoption papers yet. </DIV>
<DIV>He is a very sweet beautiful Basset and we love him already. Maybe one of
our Daily Drool lawyers can give us some legal advise about Rescues and why some
don't even see the puppies they say are adoptable. </DIV>
<DIV>By the way I did call the person that handles the adoption and she said
take him to your vet she didn't say send the bill to them though.</DIV>
<DIV>Just wondering.</DIV>
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