Need opinions - especially from others in rescue

[GeorgiesMomma]

I agree with everyone else and feel you have the right to terminate right now! Bless you for doing what you do. I am sorry that some people take advantage of it

[gemy]

I heartedly agree with all. Also didn't you mention he was very skinny and dirty? I know that IG's are a slim breed of dog, but did you weigh him to see the difference in his weight now versus when you adopted him out?
To me this signifies a) either the owners did not feed him enough or b) he had to have been out for at least 24-48 hours.

also if you haven't already do a through exam of him. Ears/eyes/mouth,genitals, belly, paw pads et al. I hope he was up to date on his shots; cause I wouldn't trust that blankety blank blank owner to have seen to that.

Christ you have to ask about heartworm meds - do you think he has been on them since your ownership? You might need a heartworm test. Sigh

So sorry this happened to you, but so glad you found him safe n sound.

[Lil Sis]

I agree... I would not give the dog back.

[Rescuemomma]

Originally Posted by gemy

I heartedly agree with all. Also didn't you mention he was very skinny and dirty? I know that IG's are a slim breed of dog, but did you weigh him to see the difference in his weight now versus when you adopted him out?
To me this signifies a) either the owners did not feed him enough or b) he had to have been out for at least 24-48 hours.

also if you haven't already do a through exam of him. Ears/eyes/mouth,genitals, belly, paw pads et al. I hope he was up to date on his shots; cause I wouldn't trust that blankety blank blank owner to have seen to that.

Christ you have to ask about heartworm meds - do you think he has been on them since your ownership? You might need a heartworm test. Sigh

So sorry this happened to you, but so glad you found him safe n sound.

I did have him taken to the vet this morning so we have further proof of their neglect. His weight was just .1 lbs less - but he was only 10 months old, so he should have gained some, and needed to gain weight then, and we clearly explained to them how to keep working with him, so while not proof legally of neglect, I'm not please he hasn't gained weight. Other then that he's ok. They had him a whopping 2 1/2 months! So shots aren't a concern - those where done in my care and are still current. Heartworm I don't worry about much there, it's not very common especially since they haven't had a good thaw for long yet. Most vets only advise meds at most 6 months of the year and many don't recommend it at all unless you're going out of town there.

[TxVicki]

Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1

If I were in YOUR position, I would IMMEDIATELY TERMINATE THE CONTRACT. I would not contact them with any information about you having recovered this pup, and see if they eventually contact you. After two weeks, I WOULD SEND THEM A CERTIFIED, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED LETTER, STATING THEIR CONTRACT HAD BEEN TERMINATED AND i WOULD LIST, IN BULLETS, ALL THE REASONS WHY....list every single thing they have done that was NOT in accordance with the contract. As far as them getting this baby back, I would be like Charlton Heston, "FROM MY COLD, DEAD, HANDS.....". I would not only NEVER let them have this pup back, I would blackball them from every rescue organization I possibly could....I have no idea how rescues work, but I can imagine you all communicate amongst yourselves. This type of misconduct infuriates me!!! Willful and intentional neglience!

I could add a whole lot more to this, but if I did I would be banned from the list. LOL
Yes this lady should be on a DNA List (Do Not Adopt) and sent to as many rescue groups as possible.

[MikaTallulah]

I word for you with repect to the contract TERMINATE!!!!

I hope this little one gets the forever home he deserves.

[lillymae]

Wondering what the outcome here was ? Did the people who adopted him ever come looking for him ?

[Rescuemomma]

Originally Posted by lillymae

Wondering what the outcome here was ? Did the people who adopted him ever come looking for him ?

Nope - contacted animal control so they could back me up if this ever does turn ugly and they try to take me to court over it, they said to wait 72 hrs and if no contact was made even without my contract they forfiet any rights to the dog. So I gave it 72 hrs as they advised and no contact was ever made with me or animal control. So my volunteer that picked him up and was holding him for me requested to become his new mommy - and I gladly granted her request. He will now be going to Doggy Scout Camp, sharing his life with another rescue IG and their papilion "brother", spending his days in daycare, her dogs have it good! He couldn't have gotten a better forever home - and so quickly!

[lillymae]

Originally Posted by Rescuemomma

Nope - contacted animal control so they could back me up if this ever does turn ugly and they try to take me to court over it, they said to wait 72 hrs and if no contact was made even without my contract they forfiet any rights to the dog. So I gave it 72 hrs as they advised and no contact was ever made with me or animal control. So my volunteer that picked him up and was holding him for me requested to become his new mommy - and I gladly granted her request. He will now be going to Doggy Scout Camp, sharing his life with another rescue IG and their papilion "brother", spending his days in daycare, her dogs have it good! He couldn't have gotten a better forever home - and so quickly!

Well I can't say I'm sorry to hear his owners never came for him. I think things worked out for him the way they were meant to.

[Rescuemomma]

Originally Posted by lillymae

Well I can't say I'm sorry to hear his owners never came for him. I think things worked out for him the way they were meant to.

Honestly - me to! I wouldn't have given him back regardless - but doing things this way made it easier on me because even without my adoption contract they gave up their ownership rights by not looking for him! I'm very disappointed and angry at the way they treated him, but glad that he did run away - when I followed up and had his foster mom go over they put on a good show - but the truth is obvious. If they cared - they would have made SOME attempt to find him!