Do animal shelter workers get priority when adopting?

i personally do not think that is right but i am POSITIVE it happens all the time ... you could call and speak to a supervisor, especially because you expressed interest in the dog when you dropped the dog off ... my friend picked out a dog at the pound ... the dog had to be neutered before he could be adopted out ... and while waiting for that when we called to check we were told the dog was adopted ... my friend was very upset and i called a few more times with my last call to the supervisor after finding out a staff member took the dog ... the staff member had to bring the dog back and my friend was able to adopt him ...

Unless the shelter takes holds (ours does) then the worker was free to speak for the dog as soon as she was available.

If you ever run into this situation again - ask if you can have a hold put on the dog with your name and number so you can claim the dog the minute the time for the owner to show is up.

While they shouldn't, in theory, get priority, the sad fact is so many dogs go unadopted, and so many people say they'll come back, that unless they have a hold policy, they're only too happy to free a space up as soon as possible.

Depending on how busy your shelter is, the lady who did adopt her may have had no communication with the one that helped you until after she'd already put in the forms and signed for her.

It's very unfortunate, and I'm really glad our shelter allows holds - but at least you know she didn't fall through the cracks, but went to another good home. It's disappointing I'm sure, but it's better than the alternatives of not knowing where she went.

What I would do is ask the shelter if they'd consider adopting a hold policy, where a person could pay part of the adoption fee upfront while waiting to see if the owner showed. The policy here is it's non-refundable if the person just changes their mind, refundable if the owner shows. It makes sure only serious people put a hold on an animal, but does allow them first shot.

You could be mad, but if you want a schnauzer you should get to know the lady who adopted the dog. She is always on site, and if another becomes available she could call you. You have no idea how many people say they will be back and then don't. A responsible shelter isn't going to turn a way an adopter they know is going to give the dog a good home in the hopes that someone they don't know will come back for the dog. I can see why you think this is unfair, but if you want what is best for the dog you would support this policy.

In my section they have something called the liberty farm. that's an animal rescue team that makes use of their very own properties to residing house the rescued animals. they are nevertheless up for adoption however. lots of them have multiple animals of their care.