Paws And All Rescue - Newcastle

[gillbear]

Just saw an advert for this group online offering to take in private surrenders including found animals for rehoming.

Has anyone heard of them?

[Her Majesty Dogmad]

So illegally taking animals from people who have randomly found them?

There was another group doing a while ago, that name doesn't ring a bell but I'm sure there was a thread in which they were trying (unsuccessfully) to defend their actions. They are breaking the law.

People shouldn't let their pets wander but sometimes accidents happen and it's a one off. I wonder how they get round the microchip information ... or maybe they don't worry about that.

Is there somewhere you can report the ad as "inappropriate" etc?

[Sheridan]

So illegally taking animals from people who have randomly found them?

There was another group doing a while ago, that name doesn't ring a bell but I'm sure there was a thread in which they were trying (unsuccessfully) to defend their actions. They are breaking the law.

People shouldn't let their pets wander but sometimes accidents happen and it's a one off. I wonder how they get round the microchip information ... or maybe they don't worry about that.

Is there somewhere you can report the ad as "inappropriate" etc?

Council, relevant govt dept?

[lillypilly]

The stealing of lost animals (esp dogs) by people calling themselves 'rescue' appears to be common.

The reasoning used by such 'rescue people' is pounds will kill the animal. They have no thought for the owner looking for their beloved furry friend. These people see a dog on the street and assume the animal is not wanted.

Microchips are no good in these situations to get the dogs back home.

The animals are sold to new owners and often the microchip status remains listed as 'missing'.

The seller knows about microchipping but pleads ignorance when asked about change of owner forms etc!

I do ponder if these people continue to break the law because of their own stupidity or for $$$'s.

I know of one habitual offender who takes mainly cats – stray or ‘free to good home’ from the ‘not to be named on dol’ advertising websites.

Some local councils will help out and some don't seem to care.

And I think this may be the link mentioned above

http://www.dolforums.com.au/topic/235875-ad-i-saw-isnt-this-illegal/

xx LP xx