Kirislin Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 (edited) A woman I've never met, she is the mother of a friend, recently adopted a male dog from the RSPCA. It had been used as a breeder on a puppy farm and had no training or socialisation. She was aware of this when she took it but has now decided she doesn't want it anymore because it chews things. If she takes it back will it be automatically put down, considered a failure, or will they realise it's not the poor dogs fault. I am hoping she doesn't take it back but her daughter is pretty sure she will and is very pissed off with her. Edited June 7, 2011 by Kirislin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Willow Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Not necessarily... I used to work in an RSPCA shelter, and the decision is very much taken on a case by case basis. I've seen dogs returned and reassessed and placed with other families. I recall one excessvely destructive beagle who was returned, and the RSPCA got AQIS involved to see if he oculd go into a training programme for customs, but sadly he failed the assessment.....but the effort was certainly made to find another life for him after it was decided he just wasn't suited as a family pet. Apart from this, I only ever saw dogs get PTS for aggression towards humans, and also one EXTREME fence jumper who was returned twice.....if they were returned for other reasons they got another chance, and with the extra information we had on what they were like out of the shelter in a family environment helped them to be better placed second time round. If that RSPCA is anything lie ours, they will tae the dog back, make a not that no more dogs are to be rehomes to this person, and find him a home elsewhere, whilst disclosing to the new potential owners why he is back in the shelter..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christina Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 There is no way of knowing or ever finding out. Many would have PTS the dog anyway if it was like this, failed the temp test thing, so the fact that they let it go to start with may mean it gets another chance. Depends entirely on the decision of the person in charge. Sad, poor dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted June 7, 2011 Author Share Posted June 7, 2011 thanks, I hope the poor little thing gets another chance and this time with a more dog savvy owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmoo Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 (edited) the poor dog hopefully will get another chance...my parents adopted a dog from the RSPCA who had been adopted out previously and then returned 2 days later Edited June 8, 2011 by missmoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schnauzer Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 What breed is the dog and was it purchased from Burwood in Victoria? This branch is fantastic and really do help the dogs. If it is one of the Schnauzers I would be happy to help her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackiemad Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 if she returns it to burwood and is honest about what the dog is like in a home environment, then i see no reason for them no to take it back. they would probably do an office foster with it for a bit, or a temporary foster. in any case. many animals that are passed NSS for mionor reasons are given the chance of finding a permanent foster home within the organisation - with employees or some vollies. if it is one of the puppy farm dogs it has a better chance of finding a permanent foster as many of us were involved in helping them, socialising them as much as possible and generally visiting them and sitting with them to get them used to ppl. i'm suprised as i thought that only the puppies from the puppy farms were publically adopted out and the adults all found homes internally as they were NSS, but he may have been one of the less obviously affected dogs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budgiew Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 As an alternative they could take the dog to a shelter like Blue cross in Wonga Park They are in homestead road .They are a no kill shelter and they rehab many dogs that would otherwise have been PTS at other shelters.You could also try Animal aid in coldstream but give them a call first and see what they think.Blue cross is your best bet ;and at least the poor dog will have the best chance at a new life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted June 8, 2011 Author Share Posted June 8, 2011 if she returns it to burwood and is honest about what the dog is like in a home environment, then i see no reason for them no to take it back. they would probably do an office foster with it for a bit, or a temporary foster. in any case. many animals that are passed NSS for mionor reasons are given the chance of finding a permanent foster home within the organisation - with employees or some vollies. if it is one of the puppy farm dogs it has a better chance of finding a permanent foster as many of us were involved in helping them, socialising them as much as possible and generally visiting them and sitting with them to get them used to ppl. i'm suprised as i thought that only the puppies from the puppy farms were publically adopted out and the adults all found homes internally as they were NSS, but he may have been one of the less obviously affected dogs... what does NSS stand for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 Not Suitable for Sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty Miss Emma Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 I think worst case it would be treated as any dog that is brought in to the shelter, but more likely because it is from the puppy farm dogs that it would be treated a bit more specially in terms of getting it out for a behavioural foster and then potentially rehoming with public or throught the permanent foster scheme. It's unfortunate that they want to return him at all. Do you know if they have contacted the RSPCA and asked for help with solving the problem rather than just resorting to returning him? I'm sure given his background they would be in a situation to offer some level of support on this (or recommend where to go to get some). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megan_ Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 I think worst case it would be treated as any dog that is brought in to the shelter, but more likely because it is from the puppy farm dogs that it would be treated a bit more specially in terms of getting it out for a behavioural foster and then potentially rehoming with public or throught the permanent foster scheme. It's unfortunate that they want to return him at all. Do you know if they have contacted the RSPCA and asked for help with solving the problem rather than just resorting to returning him? I'm sure given his background they would be in a situation to offer some level of support on this (or recommend where to go to get some). As the owner of an ex-puppy farm dog I fully understand someone returning one. I love her with all my heart but it is very, very hard work and very, very stressful - and expensive too. Not everyone - most people in fact - can look after an ex-puppy farm dog. I would be suprised if she was adopted out before foster and rehab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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