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Bridget,
I do know what you mean and as much as I love the two dogs who
own me now (who have substantial pedigrees), some of the best dogs I have ever
known have been "pound puppies". They usually understand just how close
they came to losing out and are wonderful animals as long as humans have not
messed them up too badly first. Up here in Seacoast New Hampshire, the
SPCA has to bring in dogs from other areas because there is more demand for pets
than the local supply and they charge an extra transportation fee of $50
for them on top of the adoption fee and requirement to spay / neuter.
Obviously these animals are extra special and they go fast. Many
have no real fault of their own, like the coon hound of some sort who was quite
charming, but his tag said, "The dog won't hunt." He was adopted within a
day of arrival and presumably will not be expected to hunt for anything but his
toys.
Since you and the humane society are taking care of the spay, maybe the new
owner will microchip her so she will come back to them if she should wander
again. But then again, she knows where to go for a good home and might
find you again!
Amy
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