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Warpy

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26. The "supervised in yard" allows them to retrieve neglected dogs who are left out 24/7

Tue Nov 18, 2014, 10:27 AM

Nov 2014

because the owners work and the dog tears up the house during the day and barks at night. Well, duh, people, dogs get intensely lonely and bored without companionship. No, they won't come after you if you let the dog out for a few hours of bird and squirrel chasing, wipe his muddy feet, and then let him curl up next to the fire.

The "guardianship" means that if the dog gets sick or injured, you'll be responsible for getting him to the vet and paying the bills. Yes, you own the dog.

Go back and get the dog. These things are for dimwits who love the idea of having a dog but find themselves incapable of dealing with the reality.

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Alert! For anyone thinking of adopting a pet from a rescue organization... [View all] truth2power Nov 2014 OP

Kudos for going to shelter, but I really think you are over-analyzing the contract. Hoyt Nov 2014 #1

I agree. femmocrat Nov 2014 #3

Agreed. Examples of rescue groups reclaiming animals? FSogol Nov 2014 #24

I'm a volunteer at our local no-kill shelter YarnAddict Nov 2014 #36

Thanks. I suspected that the clause was for cases of abuse/neglect. n/t FSogol Nov 2014 #40

The "supervised in yard" allows them to retrieve neglected dogs who are left out 24/7 Warpy Nov 2014 #26

I agree...and I think that GC for this organization is over-reacting... joeybee12 Nov 2014 #38

It would be nice if homeless children received such concern. eom PDJane Nov 2014 #2

What's your point? nt LiberalElite Nov 2014 #8

Oh yeah, adopting a kid is a breeze compared to going to the animal shelter. LeftyMom Nov 2014 #9

Gevalt. I would like homeless children be given a home, comfort, concern, PDJane Nov 2014 #12

You're hijacking a thread that has nothing to do with that issue. LeftyMom Nov 2014 #16

Now, Speaking of Threadjacking . . . ProfessorGAC Nov 2014 #29

An innocent statement, blown out of proportion Trajan Nov 2014 #28

the meanest place on earth? ROFLMAO snooper2 Nov 2014 #44

Disagree. grntuscarora Nov 2014 #4

Awww, the baby needs you n/t UTUSN Nov 2014 #5

Different places have different wording, standards and indeed the most restrictive do assume they uppityperson Nov 2014 #6

I'm sorry - I am happy to be my rescued fur baby's guardian, caretaker and owner. I don't care jillan Nov 2014 #7

+1 ~nt RiverLover Nov 2014 #14

Municipalities and advocacy groups increasingly avoid "owner" because an animal is not a thing. LeftyMom Nov 2014 #10

That Being Said . . . ProfessorGAC Nov 2014 #50

+1000...When you bring "owner" into the conversation Blue_Tires Nov 2014 #57

And if you sign it and don't do those things...then what? Egnever Nov 2014 #11

I adopted two deaf dogs. Laffy Kat Nov 2014 #13

You are awesome!! jillan Nov 2014 #15

Aww shucks; but, no. Laffy Kat Nov 2014 #23

Don't worry about the fine print. It's just regulations. elias49 Nov 2014 #17

NKS (no kill shelter) worker here. The dogs are "chipped" before adoption and contain our ID. lamp_shade Nov 2014 #18

Some shelters have some pretty scum bag agreements. LostInAnomie Nov 2014 #19

What about apartment dwellers? PasadenaTrudy Nov 2014 #48

They were ok. LostInAnomie Nov 2014 #61

Many years ago... sendero Nov 2014 #20

We went through the same thing Betty88 Nov 2014 #33

told ya so yourpicturehere Nov 2014 #21

A pet *should* be like a child and not be "owned". It is a living being, not a piece of furniture. moriah Nov 2014 #43

Thank you, thank you. You come closest to getting it. n/t truth2power Nov 2014 #49

Woof woof! KamaAina Nov 2014 #60

This message was self-deleted by its author OwnedByCats Nov 2014 #22

We've always ignored the "agreement" to not let our cats into the back yard... brooklynite Nov 2014 #25

Our rescue dog will not let us even stand at the door while she goes outside liberal N proud Nov 2014 #27

I wouldn't agree to it gwheezie Nov 2014 #30

In this case, the dog would NEVER be yours. THAT is the crux. I've tried to explain... truth2power Nov 2014 #46

They want to make sure the dog is treated well, and doesn't wind up back in the shelter bhikkhu Nov 2014 #31

Sorry, but shelters go way overboard here Recursion Nov 2014 #32

Thank you. n/t truth2power Nov 2014 #47

I just think the shelter is trying to idiot-proof their adoption paperwork Blue_Tires Nov 2014 #58

I think all contracts should be arranged to protect the party with the least power in the deal Bluenorthwest Nov 2014 #34

+1 grntuscarora Nov 2014 #35

Don't worry about the contract YarnAddict Nov 2014 #37

+1 Blue_Tires Nov 2014 #53

I've signed that contract several times. Jokerman Nov 2014 #39

Is there any enforcement for this? Arugula Latte Nov 2014 #41

Drop by? yes. I would have no problem with that. But for 10-15 years?.. truth2power Nov 2014 #42

I hope this doesn't stop you from choosing a rescued pet. hamsterjill Nov 2014 #45

The last time I adopted at a shelter Hari Seldon Nov 2014 #51

I don't think dogs should be left outdoors when the owner is not home. Sunlei Nov 2014 #52

Had to sign more or less same for adopting cats HockeyMom Nov 2014 #54

Sounds like it is your first time with this LordGlenconner Nov 2014 #55

Sounds like the agency is trying to weed out bad owners. dilby Nov 2014 #56

there are laws against animal cruelty. truth2power Nov 2014 #62

Some of these dogs have already been abused. dilby Nov 2014 #63

Exactly. WorseBeforeBetter Nov 2014 #68

Here, spend time at The Patrick Miracle and tell us again... WorseBeforeBetter Nov 2014 #67

Sign away... H. Cromwell Nov 2014 #59

I�m going to try to clarify some things. truth2power Nov 2014 #64

Pets are living beings, not furniture. moriah Nov 2014 #65

First of all, thank you, moriah, for a reasonable, polite response... truth2power Nov 2014 #66

It seems that a lot of people here are missing the point. Curmudgeoness Nov 2014 #69