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As many here know I am doing research and preparing for getting a dog in 1 - 3 years time. Im rather specific on breeds not that I don't want a mix I just want a right mix. Im looking for a small apartment friendly dog preferably not a puppy. This means that my list of breeds contains breeds that are not very common in shelters such as Italian Greyhounds and Havanese. Im in the UK by the way.
So I have turned my attention to rescues, mostly breed specific foster based rescues. They look great they often have very detailed description of temperament and needs and thats very helpful.
However I have come across what I fear is a legal issue. A poodle rescue called poodles in need specifically say that the microchip must always be registered with them. I understand the reason behind it. A lot of owners don't update the information when they move and the microchip is useless if the dog is found. They also say that incase of a rehome situations the dog must be returned to them. If the dogs microchip is registered to them then if the dog ends in a shelter they will know.
Fairly reasonable. Except Im the sort of person who likes to think of every scenario possible.
My issues with this are:
1. I need a pet passport to travel within the EU with my dog, that passport includes a microchip so the border officials can match the documents to the dog. Can I do that if I am not the registered owner on the chip or will they accuse me of poodle theft. Can I even get a pet passport if the chip isn't registered to me?
2. I can't promise to stay in the UK forever but where I go the dog goes. If I move back to my home country and the dog comes with me and gets lost having it registered to a rescue in England is useless.
3. If the dog gets lost (I will do everything in my power to prevent that but you never know) Can the rescue just decide that I am incompetent and take my dog away?
4. If I die can the rescue actually take the dog from my grieving (im assuming my family and friends would be a bit sad) family. My mother already treats my sister's Beagle like its her grandchild. Seriously she sends him christmas presents.
They weren't specific on the issue. A Italian Greyhound rescue actually said on their website that the dog would ALWAYS be legally theirs. The poodle rescue did not say so precisely.
I know that their intentions are good but I don't like the thought that a random stranger could possibly take my dog away because of THIERS idea of proper care. I know a lot here have read my other posts and know that I know the basics at least of caring for a dog. It will never be loose in inappropriate or dangerous areas, it will be trained properly with PR and will have good food and vet care. And hugs lots and lots of hugs and kisses.
I don't like the thought that the dog might not be legally mine. Just because people rescue dogs does not make them automatically good and sensible people.
It sort of sounds like I am renting a dog not adopting.
Would it actually be safer to answer to those online ads from people rehoming dogs themselves and not through rescues?
Sorry for the long ranting but I have never adopted a dog from a rescue and Im confused.
So I have turned my attention to rescues, mostly breed specific foster based rescues. They look great they often have very detailed description of temperament and needs and thats very helpful.
However I have come across what I fear is a legal issue. A poodle rescue called poodles in need specifically say that the microchip must always be registered with them. I understand the reason behind it. A lot of owners don't update the information when they move and the microchip is useless if the dog is found. They also say that incase of a rehome situations the dog must be returned to them. If the dogs microchip is registered to them then if the dog ends in a shelter they will know.
Fairly reasonable. Except Im the sort of person who likes to think of every scenario possible.
My issues with this are:
1. I need a pet passport to travel within the EU with my dog, that passport includes a microchip so the border officials can match the documents to the dog. Can I do that if I am not the registered owner on the chip or will they accuse me of poodle theft. Can I even get a pet passport if the chip isn't registered to me?
2. I can't promise to stay in the UK forever but where I go the dog goes. If I move back to my home country and the dog comes with me and gets lost having it registered to a rescue in England is useless.
3. If the dog gets lost (I will do everything in my power to prevent that but you never know) Can the rescue just decide that I am incompetent and take my dog away?
4. If I die can the rescue actually take the dog from my grieving (im assuming my family and friends would be a bit sad) family. My mother already treats my sister's Beagle like its her grandchild. Seriously she sends him christmas presents.
They weren't specific on the issue. A Italian Greyhound rescue actually said on their website that the dog would ALWAYS be legally theirs. The poodle rescue did not say so precisely.
I know that their intentions are good but I don't like the thought that a random stranger could possibly take my dog away because of THIERS idea of proper care. I know a lot here have read my other posts and know that I know the basics at least of caring for a dog. It will never be loose in inappropriate or dangerous areas, it will be trained properly with PR and will have good food and vet care. And hugs lots and lots of hugs and kisses.
I don't like the thought that the dog might not be legally mine. Just because people rescue dogs does not make them automatically good and sensible people.
It sort of sounds like I am renting a dog not adopting.
Would it actually be safer to answer to those online ads from people rehoming dogs themselves and not through rescues?
Sorry for the long ranting but I have never adopted a dog from a rescue and Im confused.