"Growing up every set of parents must enter the debate with their children as to whether or not to bring a pet into the household. Children beg and pleade, "please please please can we get a puppy!" My dad Steve was never afraid to say no, "we're just not animal people" he'd say. That never stopped my siblings and I from holding back. "We are responsible!" we'd say, "we're ready for a dog!"
Thanks to Ashley Lang and her Mutt-Match company, we were finally able to convince our father otherwise. When my dad agreed to "look into" getting a dog, Ashley introduced us to a unique and comfortable process designed to guide us through a successful adoption.
Ashley began the process by meeting with our family for a quick interview. We were asked a series of questions such as who was home at what time? how old we are? how much activity goes on in our lives, etc. She also inspected our home and neighborhood, specifically checking size, security and safety. Ashley's technique helped her determine size, age and breed of dog that would best suite our family and daily lifestyle.
Immediately Ashley gathered her information and quickly and delicately entered the process of "mutt-matching." After choosing the appropriate breed of dog for our family, she sent us e-mails about dogs she had found who needed good homes. Every e-mail included pictures and short paragraphs describing the dog and explaining why each dog may be compatable with out family. Ashley had even taken time to go meet the dogs herself. Ashley made it easy for my family to sit and discuss which dogs we wanted to meet. This is when we met Sweetie.
After seeing Sweetie's picture and reading her profile, we all knew it was time to meet her. Ashley took the time to contact Sweetie's caretaker and set up a date that worked her. my family and Ashley herself. The day we arrived we knew it was meant to be. All three parties discussed our living situation and introduced ourselves so that Sweetie's caretaker could get to know us as well. When all three parties agreed that we were a good family for Sweetie, we set up a date where Sweetie's caretaker could come to our home and arrange the adoption. The entire time Ashley remained aware of Sweetie's caretake's needs, and ensured that all three parties were comfortable with the ultimate descion.
Sweetie has now been part of the Newsham family for about four months now. She is our sister, our playmate and our best friend. If dogs could speak human, i'm sure she'd say the same thing. We love Sweetie so much and there is no way we could possibly thank Ashley for her dedication to her work and love for animals that helped our family find Sweetie.
For any family who is questioning the adoption of a new furry family member, Mutt-Match is the place to go. Ashley is efficent, caring, compassionate, honest and focused. We were pleased everytime we met with her, and were extremely impressed by her consistent updates and e-mails. We are extremely greatful! Mutt-Match is where it's at! Thanks Ashley!!!"
Kate Newsham