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Blue_Tires

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58. I just think the shelter is trying to idiot-proof their adoption paperwork

Tue Nov 18, 2014, 04:27 PM

Nov 2014

After the hundredth time an adopted dog was neglected, ran away, and ended up right back at the same shelter after being on the street...

The dog I adopted is a small clingy lapdog type who refuses to venture farther than 20 feet away from her humans, and since we have a few busy streets and enemy critters in the neighborhood, she is never, ever outside unsupervised...

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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