You Can't Always Believe What You Read

Many dog owners who relinquish their pets to animal shelters are not entirely honest about their dogs’ behavioral problems probably for fear that their pets will be put to sleep, according to a study from the University of Pennsylvania and University of California veterinary schools. According to the researchers, these behavioral problems may sometimes pose a risk to an adopting family who could unknowingly take in an aggressive animal... "Questionnaires certainly provide a useful starting point when assessing an animal’s behavioral health," Serpell said, "but they should also be taken with a grain of salt."

A GOOD WARNING TO ALL SHELTER AND RESCUE VOLUNTEERS!

I never trust a owner release form from a shelter. It might provide some clues, but you have to get to know the dog before you can tell if the dog should be put up for adoption.