Adopters beware. My wife and I had interest in adopting a rescue. We contacted Beauties and Beasts…read more11th Hour Rescue based on contact I had with some former co-workers who did some work fostering for them in the past. I thought this could be a decent avenue to find a new partner for our outgoing and sweet 14 year old chow mix since our lab had passed away three months prior and she was reacting very friendly to dogs during morning and evening walks. We did their virtual walk through, and gave them our veterinary information so they could ensure we take care of our dog (vaccinations up to date and anything else). After jumping through those hoops we set up a meet with 3 dogs on Saturday so we could see if our girl would be able to get along with one and we could adopt that day. I and my wife drove in separate cars to the office location so we could provide a less stressful transportation environment to the dog we anticipated we would select that day. My wife and I then met a gentleman who did not introduce himself to us and simply opened the door and told us he would bring in a dog to see how they socialized for 5 - 10 mins then take them out so our girl could calm down before the next dog entered to restart the cycle. The first dog seemed pretty sweet and nice and we were already leaning towards that one. Then they brought in the next dog and it had a tragic history where it was significantly abused by the previous owner. We were chatting with the foster about the dog which seemed a little shy and it quickly assumed a stalking pose once near our girl. About that time, the gentleman belatedly informed us "she might have some dog issues" as our dog started to move away from it, and then the rescue dog quickly lunged low and clamped her jaws around our girl's rear right leg. Our dog was yelping in pain quite loudly while the rescue just start shaking it's head, and I had been shocked for the first couple crucial seconds (as were we all I think). The gentleman with the rescue organization ineffectively sprayed water with his water atomizer on the rescue animal's face while I moved to separate the two dogs physically. He then grabbed the rescue animal's collar and yanked her up (with my dog's leg still in her jaws) saying "I got this sir". After another couple seconds the rescue animal finally let go and our dog limped away bleeding from significant puncture and tear wounds in her leg. She was in the early stages of shock as was I, with highly elevated blood pressure. He tried to play down my dog's injuries saying it was "no big deal" and "it happens all the time in animal rescue". Granted, I probably was a little hot under the collar due to the volume of my dog's blood on the floor, but I just said "that dog is psycho and we're going to the vet". I left my dog in my wife's custody while the rescue organization gentleman wrapped the wound with gauze in an attempt to slow/stop the bleeding (not effective BTW had blood all over my car seat). I called the Urgent Care Vet Center in NE Wichita (excellent place BTW) to let them know we would be coming over with an injured dog from a mauling. Went back to the office get my dog so we could get her in my car and to urgent care. The gentleman with the rescue organization then confronted me and said "Sir, I just want you to know that this rescue dog isn't psycho, it's just a dog, and this happens in rescue." I quickly thought back to the whole scenario where the rescue dog acted timidly towards humans, then slowly stalked and then ambushed our dog, and persisting in attacking after our very gentle girl whose only action was to cry in pain and try to escape while the other dog shook it's head viciously. I pointed right at him, "That dog is Psycho." We never spoke again. I'm angry that the rescue animal was not dog screened before seeing us. I am angry that the gentleman persisted in making light of the wounds incurred. I am angry my dog was injured by a very violent animal and continues to have problems resting or walking hours later for absolutely no valid reason. This man was incompetent, and I should have protected my dog better, but I see there are very few reviews of rescue organizations, and I am sure most are filled with great people who do terrific work in helping deserving animals who need help, but I will never deal with these people again, other than getting ALL APPLICABLE VET BILLS paid for in this interaction by them. You have been informed.