Guest Maeby Fünke Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 (edited) A friend of mine has asked for advice about how to rehome her dog. It's actually her ex-partner's dog... They broke up and he moved out, but he neglected to take his dog with him when he left. Apparently, he kept telling her he would come back for his dog, but months went by and he didn't return her calls. She has now found out from friends that he is living interstate. She is a busy executive and she is hardly at home... She wants to take his dog to the RSPCA, but I'm afraid of it being PTS. His dog is an 18 month old male Labrador/Kelpie cross. What is the most responsible, ethical, caring way to rehome a dog? I'm pretty sure his dog came from a BYB. Edited April 29, 2013 by Maeby Fünke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Rusty Bucket Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 She needs him to sign over ownership first. Especially if it is microchipped. If it was never registered with council or microchipped she can probably claim ownership by doing this herself. Otherwise she might need to discuss it with a pound about how to claim ownership of an abandoned dog and getting it signed over to her without actually having to surrender it. If she knows someone else that the ex still talks to - get that person to get the ex to sign it over. Pet Rescue has some good instructions otherwise. The dog needs to be desexed and microchipped. http://www.petrescue.com.au/library/articles/help-i-need-to-rehome-my-pet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maeby Fünke Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 (edited) Thanks :) He is desexed and microchipped, but he isn't currently registered with the council... I will forward that link to her. Edited April 29, 2013 by Maeby Fünke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salukifan Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 A friend of mine has asked for advice about how to rehome her dog. It's actually her ex-partner's dog... They broke up and he moved out, but he neglected to take his dog with him when he left. Apparently, he kept telling her he would come back for his dog, but months went by and he didn't return her calls. She has now found out from friends that he is living interstate. She is a busy executive and she is hardly at home... She wants to take his dog to the RSPCA, but I'm afraid of it being PTS. His dog is an 18 month old male Labrador/Kelpie cross. What is the most responsible, ethical, caring way to rehome a dog? I'm pretty sure his dog came from a BYB. I'd say word of mouth. Ideally the dog will not see the inside of a pound or shelter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 If she gets a stat dec done regarding her providing the upkeep for the dog, she may be able to go to her local council and have his chip info updated into her name. Then he is hers to rehome. If she doesn't own the dog, then she can't legally transfer ownership to a new owner. T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maeby Fünke Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 A friend of mine has asked for advice about how to rehome her dog. It's actually her ex-partner's dog... They broke up and he moved out, but he neglected to take his dog with him when he left. Apparently, he kept telling her he would come back for his dog, but months went by and he didn't return her calls. She has now found out from friends that he is living interstate. She is a busy executive and she is hardly at home... She wants to take his dog to the RSPCA, but I'm afraid of it being PTS. His dog is an 18 month old male Labrador/Kelpie cross. What is the most responsible, ethical, caring way to rehome a dog? I'm pretty sure his dog came from a BYB. I'd say word of mouth. Ideally the dog will not see the inside of a pound or shelter. I'm thinking that too... My Dad has a lot of connections in our district. I might ask him to ask around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maeby Fünke Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 If she gets a stat dec done regarding her providing the upkeep for the dog, she may be able to go to her local council and have his chip info updated into her name. Then he is hers to rehome. If she doesn't own the dog, then she can't legally transfer ownership to a new owner. T. That's a good idea, thanks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest donatella Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 I'd say being a cross breed it most certainly wasn't from a Registered Breeder :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maeby Fünke Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 I'd say being a cross breed it most certainly wasn't from a Registered Breeder :laugh: Oh yeah, I forgot! :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keetamouse Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 If she gets a stat dec done regarding her providing the upkeep for the dog, she may be able to go to her local council and have his chip info updated into her name. Then he is hers to rehome. If she doesn't own the dog, then she can't legally transfer ownership to a new owner. T. A stat dec will do it, saying that he has abandoned the dog make sure you put his name on the stat dec, hopefully the dog is in his name. Maree CPR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maeby Fünke Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 If she gets a stat dec done regarding her providing the upkeep for the dog, she may be able to go to her local council and have his chip info updated into her name. Then he is hers to rehome. If she doesn't own the dog, then she can't legally transfer ownership to a new owner. T. A stat dec will do it, saying that he has abandoned the dog make sure you put his name on the stat dec, hopefully the dog is in his name. Maree CPR No worries, thanks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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