Today, I interview another potential adoptee for Toby the Golden Retriever. This couple is from Barnesville. I explained to them what has been going on with this poor dog and told them in no uncertain terms that if they were not serious about adopting him and not willing to be patient and give him at least 1 week in their home I was not going to even allow him to go with them for a trial, I am putting my foot down, no more of this 24 hour crap, if people can't handle a dog and give him a chance then they don't deserve him. He has been in my home for 3 days and I have had absolutely no problem with him at all, I don't know what they think the problem is. I keep hearing "He takes over my house" and "My dog didn't get along with him"...I have THREE dogs, and I am not having any problems. Of course there has been a bark here and there and a growl here and there from MY dogs, it is THEIR home and they are territorial animals...but THAT GOES AWAY IN TIME...They are fine now and it has only been one weekend. TIME... PEOPLE...TIME.....Give him a chance. I'm sorry if this journal sounds angry, but I get frustrated. The original owner tried to rehome this dog, and the person only had him an hour and a half and brought him back...This gorgeous dog, is loyal and loving and sweet, and smart, and just wants someone to love him and bond with him and teach him. He has already STRONGLY bonded to Kevin, which is NOT a good thing, I told Kevin he could not be there today for the interview just in case he goes with this couple. It would be too hard on Toby to leave him. He cried when Kevin left for work this morning, and ran back and forth between the front door and the deck door looking for him. He kept coming up to me pulling on my hand and whimpering, as if to say "Where did he go? Go get him" It was sad. I am afraid if I don't find the right home for this dog soon, I am going to be in trouble...everyone who knows me, knows how easily these animals can completely take over my heart...and I really am at the city limit.