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I wanted to come on here to try and cut the HHS a break by sharing my experience. Hopefully this will reach the right people, and not discourage, but rather encourage an adoption. \r
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The Process: \r
Yes, although daunting at times, it is necessary on their part to pull out all the stops when letting one of these animals go into a complete stranger's hands. I did feel like I was jumping through hoops with vet records, bills, proof of a good home, etc... And yes, at times the staff seemed less than eager to get back to me in a timely fashion. However, most of these young girls and boys are volunteers, and the place is VERY BUSY, VERY OVERCROWDED, and VERY STRESSFUL for them all (although very clean and gorgeous new facilities). It is their job to make sure these animals make it to a good home and don't return! They see it every day, and hear stories that I'm guessing most of us can't even imagine. In the end, they truly are just doing their job, and for every "bad apple
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