[lovsthosebigdogs]

There are many wonderful dogs available through adoption groups, but the adoption group has an obligation to reveal any former issues-big or small- that dog has. It's not fair to the adopter or the dog. If the agency hides a potential problem it's almost certain the dog will be returned. Most adoption groups want a forever home and the easiest way to assure that is to try their best to match the correct dog with the correct family/person. When key issues are not addressed upfront, it makes it hard to know if a dog is appropriate for each situation. Some people can handle an issue that would be an absolute deal breaker for another family. I have fostered many dogs and one in particular I disliked so much and thought would never find a home. The second I took him out of his crate he would mark in my house and continue as I rushed him outside. Well, this older woman came to see him and thought he was the greatest thing there was. The marking issue I thought was a deal breaker didn't faze her one bit. She took him home, worked on it til it disappeared and they lived happily ever after.
I also can not believe that the rescue group you got Popeye from put him up again for adoption so soon after a return after hearing what he did. It seems very irresponsible to me. I can only hope they disclosed his behavior or I would think they would be liable for any injury that occurred from what he did next.
Bosoxfan, I am very sorry for what happened to you. The whole incident sounds very traumatizing. You can really get your heart scared in so many ways. I hope it doesn't totally turn you off to rescue but I also understand when people are reluctant to go that route.