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    You could also try lrr.org I know they support some parts of NJ just not sure if you are in that area. We adopted Coleman from them then fostered for a while until we moved. When we were fostering for them we foster failed and adopted Tootsie. They test their dogs with other dogs, kids, cats, good in a townhouse, I believe they even have or had a foster home with chickens
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    Thanks for the detailed suggestions. I looked at Irr.org and in fact they have a dog that I would be very interested in, however, I don't live in their service area; the only portion of NJ that they serve is within 30 miles of the PA border. I'm in Bergen County NJ, about 15 miles from NYC. When I was mentioning my difficulties with Petfinder, I wasn't suggesting that they aren't trying to do what's best for the dogs that they are attempting to place. Certainly all of the rescues are stretched from a personnel perspective...they are all volunteers doing the best that they can. I was just referring to the experiences that I have had recently, especially as compared to my last adoption experience.

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    if you are that close to NYC maybe look at rescues there? Petfinder can be a bit of a pain as some rescues and shelters are not very quick to update their list. I am more suggesting using petfinder to locate rescue groups near you (close enough for you to work with) and then see which rescues work for you (with their reputation and adoption process) then maybe fill out adoption apps (depending how many there are) for a few. Or go to an event to get to know them. Follow them on facebook sometimes you get a better idea of dogs "coming in" (though they won't have much info on them obviously if they just came in).

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    What about your Vet, other Vets in your area, boarding kennels? Sometimes they have a client who needs to home an animal. My neighbours got their dog that way, the boarding kennel he had patronized with his previous dog put him onto one whose owner had died. And just last week they brought home a 9 year old cat from the same boarding kennel, owner had died. The dog is not a Lab though. It would be more difficult to target Labs this way. In my neighbours case the kennel owner knew both parties pretty well, I think that would help.
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    The vet idea is a good one. I did let them know we were looking. That's also where we board our Chocolate when we go away. I have been checking the groups close by...NY, CT and of course NJ. There is a dog that I would be very interested in and the group doesn't seem to have a restriction on how far we live from them, but they are in Unionville PA which is almost 4 hours from me. I'm less concerned about the driving and more about introducing my guy to a new dog after spending so much time in the car. I don't think that would be a realistic or good first meeting. I guess we were just lucky 8 years ago when the family was willing to drive 2 hours up to our house to make sure that the "fit" was right. It was and Cleo was a member of our family until she died of cancer earlier this fall.

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    for the record, i've fostered many dogs and did many out of town adoptions were people drove many hours with their other dog(s) to meet and adopt. If your dog is social generally and has had dogs in his house before I wouldn'T worry too much as long as you are willing to slowly integrate/manage at first. Especially if the adopetd dog is social.

    I've done home visits where the dogs didn't get along (one particular adopter had a dog that haed the foster) but the adopter was experienced and knew the older dog would come around and how to seperate and integrate. In days they were bff's. Ok this doesn't always happen but if your dog is social and the other dog is as well and you set them up for success things should work out.

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    I agree that patience and an understanding of how to productively socialize and integrate are very important. I just think that a quick "successful" meet and greet hours away and then driving the dogs home together is a good initial way of truly introducing them to each other. Clearly I am looking at this from the adopter's side of the issue, but you clearly realize how important that initial meeting is, as well as seeing how the potential adoptee reacts to the new home environment. It's a shame that there don't seem to be rescue organizations (at least anywhere in my area) that are open to bringing the dog to the potential home rather than offering meetings in the rescue organization's headquarters or pet stores (two experiences that I have had during my recent search).

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    I meant to say that I DON'T think that a quick "successful" meet and greet hours away.....is a good initial way of truly introducing them to each other.

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    all the rescues i fostered for do home visits were foster brings the dog to the home. But if the adopter is 4 hours away I can't get to them. there are no HQ for the rescue i worked with as they are all foster based. If they happen to have an event you can go meet the dog but that's sorta not part of the process per say.

    There are plus and minus for seeing the foster in your home. I personally feel it's best for the family to meet the dog at the foster's home to see the dog in it's most comfortable environment. Then if they are interested move on to the home visit (or if the dog is generally outgoing anywhere go right to home visit). But again, if the adopter is over 2 hours away, you have to find an alternative.

    First meetings are good and as a foster I like to have the dogs meet but ultimately that isn't always an indicator of how things will go. Some dogs may get along great then after adoption have some squabbles (nothing major just getting used to each other). Other dogs don't get along so great but end up being bff's. depends on the dogs and the adopter and expectation.

    also, i always look at best interest of adopter and dog not just the dog/rescue. I want adopters to find the right dog for them. in fact i often seem to care more about "right dog for the family" then the family who just wants that cute dog :P

    find a list of nearby rescues, it sounded as though you are close enough to NYC from one of your post that they would consider your area. then look at their process. Remove the rescues who don't do things like you like (you don't meet the dog) and look at those that are left.

    Maybe see if there are reputable breeders and see if they have adults to rehome or sometimes breeders have links to a rescue or have rescue dogs themselves needing to be placed.

    I get you have two bad experiences but are there not other rescues? Check their website see if their process is any better. Rescues are like breeders, they are not all equally as ethical and reputable.
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    HI there, we are north of NYC AND RECENTLY ADOPTED FROM Save A Lab and while they are based in RI they have fosters outside that area. They have a foster in Wappingers Falls, Dutchess County etc. in our case Stella was fostered in RI and we drove there but our other lab was just a year and able to get along with any dog. I can't say enough about SAL they are a very well run org with a variety of adults and puppies. if you can make it work, fill out an app and talk to an adoption coordinator, then you can decide if it's possible.

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