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Originally Posted by kjcmsw  In a perfect world I would agree. Of course in a perfect world we needn't worry about those things would we? I'm talking about initially meeting someone...I hardly think breeders are paying for and waiting weeks to receive criminal background checks on every one who calls wanting to see a puppy. If it's a chance one wants to take so be it, some do not. As it only takes one bad incident. I'm not particularly fond of the idea of going to a strangers house anymore than they are thrilled with the aspect of a stranger coming to theirs. (bad things happen both ways) Granted I would like to see the environment but I wouldn't hold it against someone if (after I've checked them out) wanted to meet me elsewhere. Again, probably less risk with a household full of people coming and going...would send the message to the potential bad person that this isn't the best place...but to the nice single woman showing her dogs...the phone not ringing while the person is there, no neighbors/relatives/friends showing up unexpectedly...
think like a criminal and there you go...but all this concern of mine is probably after spending a long time working in the criminal justice system with offenders who didn't understand "rehabilitation". So sure just let anyone in...I'm sure the percentage is small in such a situation. Probably depends more on one's locale too. |
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Originally Posted by kjcmsw trust is built and not in a day. I'm talking about initial meetings. There the trust issue goes BOTH ways. Reference calling? Oh, please. Call someone's vet? sure, yeah, I'm sure the vet remembers them well. So someone had a dog five years ago and maybe there's a vet record...they were waiting for just the "right pup" yeah, took a few years (while they were doing time maybe :-). So are you saying you'd never sell to someone who hadn't had a dog in recent years and able to produce a vet record? Someone needs a vet record of recent to be a good pet owner? Wow there went a lot of potential really good homes.
A foster dog is a bit different isn't it? Isn't the fostering place required to do more checking ??? IDK about all that. |
Of course not, everyone has to start out as a first time pet owner and he/she may not have a Veterinarian selected yet. However, I always like to hear when a prospective pet owner is already checking with family & friends for a good Veterinarian reference.
If my prospective family has had a dog in the past or even currently has one, you're right that I will call their Veterinarian to check on their records regarding timely vaccinations, dentals, etc. I don't need to speak with the Veterinarian for that...the office staff will verify what I need to know.
You see, I want to know that my fosters go to homes that are well prepared for their new family member.
