Hello folks… Am adopting a dog and have been communicating with a lady who fosters dogs. I thought I was making good progress since I filled out the application and was told I seemed like a great fit for a specific dog I’m interested in.
However, I found it odd when she told me there’s only one day next week when I can pick up the dog, and I have to clear my entire schedule because they don’t know what time the dog will arrive. I work and can’t just take a day off on short notice.
When I expressed my concerns, she tried to guilt me by saying that most people clear their schedules for this. After some back and forth, I learned that the dog isn’t even in my state yet. The shelter she works with will only bring the dog to my state with a group of other dogs if I can commit to that specific day.
Is this typical in the dog adoption process? I can’t help but feel a bit uneasy about how this has been handled and whether this is a legitimate situation or possibly a scam. I didn’t like how she wasn’t upfront about the dog’s location and the pick-up conditions. TYIA