In the current social climate, as the haves and have-nots are becoming increasingly hostile toward one another, it is nice to see that there is one area where there is no distinction made: dog adoption!
In mid-December Petfinder.com reported on an interview with George Clooney that was published in Esquire magazine. In this interview, among other things, George relates how he was drawn to online reports regarding a Cocker Spaniel mix called Einstein. He attempted to adopt Einstein and was informed that he would have to pass a home visit. Of course, the interview goes on to describe in humorous detail George's attempts to ensure that Einstein would like him during the visit, but the basic point is, that like everyone else, he had to pass the home visit.
Obviously, there are inequalities. Someone with George Clooney's financial resources would have no problem fencing an area of his yard or paying the adoption fee, for example. However, as I say, he did have to pass the home visit. I am not naïve enough to think that all animal shelters are the same when it comes to applying their rules but we must applaud this particular shelter for applying the rules strictly no matter who the applicant was.
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