red_dog104

Does anyone know if there is a 'governing body' for dog rescue centres?

I got a rescue dog a few months ago (as a few who have read my previous threads will know!) and he's got dominance problems with my son and even though he will be a brilliant dog with adults, he's not good with children.

Anyway, the kennels I got him from have refused to take him back and have told me they don't care what happens to him so I may as well go and have him destroyed (amongst other things). I want to report this w*nker for the attitude towards his rescue animals (I have spoken to an ex employee of his who has confirmed that would be his attitude and who also told me about acts of cruelty to dogs and cats whilst she was working there). Any ideas?

sexy wrx69

I would imagine that you could go to the RSPCA and make a complaint.
Surely they must have to deal with cruelty from carers and care centres as well as cruelty from owners????

People like that make me sick. Get the b*stard

www.rspca.org.uk

midget1500

very sad

do what you can to make sure this doesn't continue!!!

good luck,
steven

ChrisB

Doesn't sound like much of a rescue centre to me.

sexy wrx69

http://www.connexions.gov.uk/Publications/uploads/cp/WiS%20Animals.pdf

At the bottom of this pdf is a list of useful addresses for animal welfare organisations in the UK.

This next link is especially focused on Dog welfare:

http://www.dogpages.org.uk/links.htm

[Edited by sexy wrx69 - 5/23/2003 12:37:01 PM]

Popeye P1

I have a rescue dog too. Problem is alot of these 'halfway houses' use the plight of these dogs as a way of living for themsleves. Only a few are genuine.

e.g Our local charity shop were caught flogging clothes at a car boot sale making money for themselves not the animals.

As i've said before animal cruelty etc comes top of my disgust list. Just make sure you get him/her a good home. Its the least you can do as they've prob had a rotten life anyway.

Oh and the guy running the kennels should be named and shamed. Rescue animals don't deserve cruelty a 2nd time round.

[Edited by Popeye P1 - 5/23/2003 12:41:36 PM]

red_dog104

I have spoken to the RSPCA and waiting for them to call me back. They are really sympathetic and I finally feel that I am able to take Trev to a place where he will find a suitable home.

They have a long waiting list and I know by the time a place comes up, I won't want him to go, but my childs safety is the most important.

Thanks for your help.

davy1

Great name for a dog.Like it

Edited again to say,dont let the To**er get away with that,animal cruelty is very cowardly,and should be punished"violently"

[Edited by davy1 - 5/23/2003 1:15:49 PM]

[Edited by davy1 - 5/23/2003 1:18:12 PM]

chinnybloke

I love dogs but hate rescue places...if I go there I want to take all of them. I always thought the NCDL (I think that is right - yellow sign anyway) is a good place as they never destroy healthy dogs.

I am not so sure about the RSPCA. I've only had reason to call them twice. First time there was an injured bird in our garden. Ok, just a bird (maybe), but it was injured and someones cat would have killed it. Ring RSPCA and they were not interested at all. I caught it and drove to a vets and I would have paid the money myself to do whatever but it died on the way.

The second time was completely out of line. We were driving home at about 4am and something big ran across the road in front of us and straight into the bushes at the side of the road. I pulled up and went for a look as it was a 60mph country lane and is very busy during the day. A chocolate lab came running out petrified and shaking. It was soaking wet and really scared. I put it on back seat and called the RSPCA. They were not interested at all. I said there were no houses close and it was lost so I couldnt leave it. I was told there was no one on call and I should leave it. She actually said "it might get run over, it might not". I was seriously P***ed off so I ended up taking it to two police stations to get rid of it and they couldn't give a damn either.

I'd definitely report the resuce centre though.

Good luck, Chinnybloke.

Popeye P1

Any Northerners see that dog on Look North. It was a puppy that had had its ears cut off?? I mean wtf? Whose the sickos that would do this? I'd kill them myself.




[Edited by Popeye P1 - 5/23/2003 1:54:09 PM]

Makalu

Go tell the kennel club...

B4st4rds!!!

Mak.

red_dog104

I'm so gutted about my dog He's now on the waiting list at Derby RSPCA. I know they will make sure he goes to a good home without small children. They have said that it sounds like he's a very confused 'teenager' and he can't cope well with a small male being in the house.

It's such a shame as he is a real comedy gem! Wish we could sort him out

crowt123

red dog...shame! luckily mine is brill with my 3 year old even when having the hairs on her muzzle pulled!!!! i thought that the rspca only kept dogs for a fortnight though.

red_dog104

What happens after the fortnight?! They don't get put to sleep do they?!

sexy wrx69

probably.

crowt123

i'd check with em...shame to have a good dog put down!

red_dog104

OMG. I can't do that to the poor baby. I really don't know what to do for the best. Why my other half talked me into getting a dog in the first place is beyond me! Bloody men and bloody mutt!!!

I can't send Trev into a death sentence. Maybe we can try family again.

[Edited by red_dog104 - 5/23/2003 4:17:07 PM]

sexy wrx69

is there no way you can be persuaded to give the dog another few months and keep up with training classes???

training a pet does take time and patience.

RB5320

dont panic red_dog! Ask the RSPCA outright what happens if they cant rehome the dog. I believe they have different guidelines depending on the age of the dog - ie a puppy or young dog is easier to rehome than an adult, etc.
It is a fact that in some circumstances they will have to put the dog down. The RSPCA is not the most sympathetic organisation simply because they are so big and have so many animals to deal with.
There is at least one organisation that has a policy of never putting animals down, under any circumstances. Unfortunately I cannot remember who they are. Sorry! Talk to the RSPCA, talk to your vet and take your time. I know you are worried about the situation with your son and his welfare comes first but you are obviously going to be very upset if you make the wrong decision now.

Steve

sexy wrx69

NCDL (National Canine Defence League - i think!!)

tiggers

Now I know I'm opening myself up to ridicule here and I'm not a dog owner myself, but try:

http://www.janfennellthedoglistener.com

I have heard good things about this from a friend of mine who's opinion I trust - it might help you keep the dog

Regards,

tiggers.

P.S. Srrry I don't know how to make it clicky

RB5320

just had a bit of a surf and there is tons of info at www.dogpages.org.uk
I havent read it all but there is advice on canine behaviour, info on dog trainers aswell as lots of contacts for rehoming.
Hope it helps.

Steve

Redkop

Is there an NCDL kennel that you could take Trev to in your area. If so, I would personally go and look at both the RSPCA and NCDL to see where he would be best suited to be re-homed from. Also to see which one has the best facilities, should he, by any chance, not be re-homed quickly.

Have had a quick look on the NCDL site and the nearest centres to Derby are......Kenilworth, Leeds and Shrewsbury

Popeye P1

The RSPCa never put a good dog down. Some dogs have been there for months. can't you put an advert in the local rag for a good home?

I nearly got rid of my dog at first but I just couldn't do it. Since then I haven't looked back .Dogs keep you fit, you meet new people e.g dog lovers.

Foot_Tapper

We got ours from somewhere near Leamington Spa.
Think it was NCDL
I'm sure if you have problems, they said to contact them first,
not get the dog put down.
Red Dog, sounds like the place you got him from need reporting.

Steve vRS

The Kennel Club are amongst the worst at animal welfare in the country!

NCDL are the best, along with the RSPCA. See We Care A Lot

Steve

red_dog104

Thanks to everyone. We are giving him another chance. I think he's sensed something going on and is on his best behaviour with all of us. I've heard good things about Jan Fennel as well and will definately have a look on her web site (thanks for the address!).

Anyway, I'm sure I will be back on here in a few weeks pulling my hair out again!!

Thanks again

Lisa (and Trev!!)

RB5320

excellent. I hope it works out.
Steve

sexy wrx69

nice one

The Zohan

What a sad story this is, i hope you work it out, please report this rogue animal shelter to the proper authorities and i hope they get what's coming to them!

Good luck with Trev