I always try to look beyond the cosmetic aspects. This can be difficult on some dogs, especially older dogs. Our meeting was courteous and businesslike. The people who run the pounds have a tough job. Spending money on pounds does not get politicians reelected.
Pounds are notoriously under staffed and under funded.
It s a place where individual effort on the part of an animal control officer can make a big difference. Most do it with professionalism and compassion. They want the dogs to walk out the front door. The raw truth is the majority are carried out the back door. We approached the kennel.