Unfortunately not everyone has the time to do much. I used to think every little helped and when I could no longer go in and do a days work would take in food, treats, toys, cheap quilts, towels etc but can't even do that now due to living in the middle of nowhere and not being able to drive.
Aye but when you've experienced being turned down because you live in a flat so many times it gets to the point where it's the first thing you tell them because otherwise you're just wasting your time and theirs. Might as well get it out there and see whether it's worth carrying on the conversation or not.

I can sort of see it from both sides but it's still highly frustrating and I really can see why people go to a pet shop or wherever at times. I'm not saying absolutely anyone should be able to adopt any dog they want but the blanket policies rule out a hell of a lot of people who could give a dog a decent home.