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10-10-2015, 07:50 AM

How many know about kennel club rescue ?

The problem with stray rescue, yes even Battersey, is thy have no idea of the history in most cases of the dogs they take in. They could well for example be ok in that environment yet have other unforseen traits like car chasing for example. Which is why I would avoid general rescue establishments.

The Kennel Club on the other hand do not rescue dogs but they do have a list of breed rescues across the country. These breed rescues only take in dogs that have a "genuine " reason for being there, such as death of an owner. for example. often they are close to where one lives and can easily do a home check first


it is such a pity very few people know about this service the KC offer when ordinary people spend so much time loving the breed they are interested in
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10-10-2015, 09:28 AM
Of course being starved and nearly beaten to death is not a 'genuine' reason to be in rescue.

Great for the dogs that have had a cushy life and are unfortunate to lose their owner etc but not for the other 99% of dogs in rescue.
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10-10-2015, 09:52 AM
Originally Posted by tumbleweed View Post
T. These breed rescues only take in dogs that have a "genuine " reason for being there, such as death of an owner. for example. often they are close to where one lives and can easily do a home check first
Not true, breed rescues take in any dog (of their breed) that needs to be placed in rescue, as long as they have room, there will also be a number of breed rescues around the country that also take in dogs from national rescues if they can.

You would be lucky to find the right dog on your doorstep from a breed rescue, you may have to travel a long way to get the dog suitable for you, breed rescues also have a network of volunteers around the country that will do home checks and pick ups, when needed.


Abused dogs , abandoned dogs, death of owner and change in circumstances, all add to they intake of dogs going into breed rescue, just the same as national rescues, they don't discriminate.
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10-10-2015, 09:53 AM
Even dogs from breed rescues can chase cars

The rescue I have been associated with for 40+ years are reputable and fully check and assess all their dogs. They have a behaviourist which, when necessary works with the new owner in their home.

I adopt dogs because they need a home, not because I want a specific, easy, well behaved breed!
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10-10-2015, 10:30 AM
Well to be fair any dog that is up for adoption needs a home, the breed may be important to some but not to others but they still need a home for various reasons.
As for the history of the dog, the rescue only knows what the owner tells them, that's why the reputable rescues assess and behaviour test dogs. They still don't always get it right but at least they try.
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10-10-2015, 11:04 AM
What does it matter where the dog comes from? I only adopt puppies now so I can raise them myself and they can turn out to be good dogs that fit my personality and lifestyle much like my Nigredo. I'm not good enough at training to fix problems that often come with adults so I don't adopt adults and I don't give dogs back. If you wish to avoid normal rescues and instead go for breed rescues, that's your choice but all rescues take in problem dogs.

There's no such thing as an illegitimate reason to be surrendered or end up in a shelter. So a dog that chases cars and chews everything up doesn't deserve a home as much as a pure bred dog whose owner just died and has no true behavioral issues? He does deserve a home just as much, he just needs the RIGHT home that can help break him of these problems.
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10-10-2015, 12:24 PM
Originally Posted by mjfromga View Post
What does it matter where the dog comes from? I only adopt puppies now so I can raise them myself and they can turn out to be good dogs that fit my personality and lifestyle much like my Nigredo. I'm not good enough at training to fix problems that often come with adults so I don't adopt adults and I don't give dogs back. If you wish to avoid normal rescues and instead go for breed rescues, that's your choice but all rescues take in problem dogs.

There's no such thing as an illegitimate reason to be surrendered or end up in a shelter. So a dog that chases cars and chews everything up doesn't deserve a home as much as a pure bred dog whose owner just died and has no true behavioral issues? He does deserve a home just as much, he just needs the RIGHT home that can help break him of these problems.
Well actually some dogs that are surrendered as the owner has died do have behavioural issues because they don't get out, due to the owner being ill and some have been poorly socialised due to long term illness and have simply been company for an elderly person. So it's impossible to generalise a to why any dog is surrendered. I agree Myra they all need a home and there are all sorts of homes available, It's just a case of finding the right home for the right dog.
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10-10-2015, 12:42 PM
Of course, there's always the issue of what is a problem for one owner, isn't a problem for another so no matter where a dog comes from, there are no guarantees
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10-10-2015, 02:23 PM
Even dogs fresh from a breeder can have unwanted traits or not quite live up to the breed book..

Please dont trash rescues they do a great job.
Surely part of being a dog owner and I mean a BIG part is the ongoing training you are prepared to invest in your dog.
Things change and your dog may have to get used to new situations and surroundings what then ? do you dump him because he doesnt match the surroundings or do you re-train?

Well a rescue dog might need that retraining to start off but theres no reason why they couldnt be just a good as any other KC dog..

Please dont give out an impression that a dog from rescue is going to be trouble whereas a dog from a breed rescue or KC will be made to suit .. It wont , every dog is different and every decent owner knows that and is prepared to put in the time and effort to help the dog of their choice adjust to the lifestyle they have.
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10-10-2015, 03:29 PM
Just mentioned alternative dog rescues that is all
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