I get that kind of thing a lot at the dog park. People like to blurt it out. Or use it as an 'excuse'. The other day, a dog was shy and didn't want to say hi to me - I could care less - my own dog is shy. The owner was like "She's a rescue. She's shy." Ummm, okay. Mine's not a rescue and he's shy. Or if they are acting badly "oh he's a rescue". lol. I just don't get it.
When I try explaining the foster girls or Zander were just shy and a little skittish, people do not get it. The most confused looks ever. Until I say, "She's a rescue."
Then the lightbulb just goes on. It's weird.