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So the first thing people do: take the stray to the local vet, could see the animal drop off the radar completely? eta: Sorry T, I don't want the thread to go off topic.

The second number belongs to a rescuer.

WANT!

That's exactly what I mean! Either they don't know the rules or we are assuming there is some kind of safety net protecting stray animals from ending up in someone's yard (or in rescue)

Thank you! :) That's kind of the bit I can find too BUT some vets claim not to be an 'authorised officer' or 'approved premises' as in, they just say to the finders to take the animal home and call the pound when it opens. Which is not what I thought was supposed to happen. At some stage I heard that a vet HAS to hold a stray (chipped or unchipped) for collection by the ranger - or owner if they get there first I just can't find where it says they must. The interpretation of the legislation is too flexible, I am after something more concrete. Most of this takes place at the front counter. I've seen people sent home with strays - is it definitely legally incorrect? Or a loophole?

While we're here can anyone please help find the NSW legislative text saying you can't just take a stray home with you after having the vet check for a chip?

Oh dear. Playing with fire there. And what about the poundies? 2cents worth re kittens: Not being a cat rescue I'll just say I see the distribution of found kittens on FB too and you can (and I used to try) say what should be done but honestly I think it's been happening forever and will continue. Most unchipped and entire. Maybe the logic is to get them into rescue and vetworked before they produce more?

She looks amazing! <---- pre-Peiradise

No worries Cleo. Tibbie Pets Group Mita on Dol is a member. :-) I'll let her know.

Tibbies! Just so happens my mum owns two and I'm on the email list for TibbiePets if you want to email me anything for circulation. There's not an official Tib Rescue as far as I know but definitely a community of people who help their breed.

Bloody hell its no wonder its taking him so long then I asked him to do that for me too. ..... me too !! ETA: Of me, I mean, Julie .... not of you . I hope there's one of you getting a hug wrapped in the community quilt Erny. That was beautiful. :)

Is Mum in Australia? Pacers might be able to find a visitor who could pop in and walk or feed the older doggy. Long shot :) but if she's in my area (Newtown,Sydney) I'd be happy to do that. eta (I'm meaning no pressure, only if you feel she's up to keeping one) Pacers

oh my god that's awful. I'm so sorry. You must be beside yourself being so far away. Personally I'd rehome the younger immediately with the help of a rescue. And try to keep the elder one at home a while, the seniors aren't a whole lot of trouble and might give Mum some comfort.

Thank you again guys you are too sweet.

Heartfelt thanks guys. :o :) And congratulations to everyone. It was a lovely night. xxxx efs

yeah, wow, we're either irresponsibly rehoming or being too harsh. Adopters: Wouldn't you like to be informed beforehand that the dog you inquire about will (for example) tear up your apartment when you leave for a 12hr day? Howl if left alone in the yard? Require buckets more grooming/exercise/social interaction than what you realised? Terrorise your chooks? Shed their coat? Knock a toddler over because they are a doofus? Have no road sense? Or is too lazy to be your exercise partner? I'm sorry but responsible rescue doesn't just ignore the facts in front of them to get a dog into a home. We're only trying to help, not stop people owning pets! The only one who can advise you about what a dog is like to live with is the rescuer/carer. And it doesn't help that we also get the other side of the coin with constant requests from people who have made an inappropriate choice asking to surrender their pet. Hoarding :rofl: funny how that one gets thrown about.

How did scammers get lumped into discussion with reg breeders who sell online or interstate? They are worlds apart. The scammers are criminals, parasites who DO rip people off, playing on them being naive. The pups don't exist. Seriously, a person buys one pup every 16yrs and they are supposed to know all the latest rorts or who to ask? In an ideal world we'd all be savvy, and online classifieds would be more heavily edited. Scammers have the hide to email rescue as well, offering desirable litters, expensive equipment, donations or even adoption. It's disgusting.

David I saw the article about the GM sacking and Cr's receiving summonses. What does it all mean? Are the two things related?

Just a small general point but please, check your spam folders when emailing about doggies. :D

At least now you know your dog has expensive taste. :laugh: Lesson learned. I have to watch like a hawk if the pet supply places have open tubs of smoked dog bones (the toys are up on hooks). And would fully expect to buy anything that ended up in my dog's mouth.

I guess it wouldn't be such an issue if the pounds all had a desex package. With the rising costs of everything, the one thing (imho) Muttrus' topic illustrates is that when councils discuss that instituting across-the-board vetwork: might mean less dogs purchased (more PTS).... Doesn't seem to be a valid argument anymore? And as a side note: while at BP one day we saw a lovely pensioner couple adopt a dog who was already chipped, desexed etc when impounded. They were over the moon. :) Cryptic that's sad did they say why she was not eligible?

Did you ask if there was room on the desex program? :) That would change the fee significantly.

As things stand this thread has prompted the loss of our HP temp tester/photographer and the suspension of a valued shared login. Sad for everyone involved. I hope we can all return to business as usual asap. A little understanding of the limits volunteers have and any personal ethics they may hold would go a long way in settling things down. :) xx

Really? The staff are blind now too? PCC 197 BORDER COLLIE MALE 2YRS and "kenny" aka mislableled dog in question

And I have enjoyed spending the last few years of my life listing pound dogs...at the expense of my own rescue and family. It's been fun. The irony of the 'disillusioned with Dol' statement couldn't be clearer right now.