When Rescue Goes Wrong

Any update on Piper or are we going to have to wait until the very last moment alotted before the court ordered turnover?
 
I agree with Ronna. I think it will be quiet (like the calm before the storm) while everyone waits to see what happens tomorrow.
 
danisgoat said:
Its your dog and you can tattoo on your dog anything you want. Not sure I understand your question?
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I have three retired champions; all were tattooed by the breeder as pups. I was told the tattoo was an AKC registration number that would ID the dogs as belonging to the breeder. I just assumed that was a common practice; I may well be wrong. It just seemed that might be useful in cases like this.
 
In Canada, the tattoo that we use is a combination designated to a breeder by the Canadian Kennel Club that must be applied for. In my case it is BR5. The next number you would see is the which puppy born that year and finally a letter designated by the CKC for that year. All pups with BR5 would be from my kennel and no other. Every puppy has to be permanently identified before leaving the breeder's house. This number is on the application for transfer as well as were it's placement is -ie left flank - that the breeder must submit before a period of 6 months from date of sale. Now, most breeders do microchip. The number must be present on the application for transfer of ownership which, by the way, the breeder must submit to the CKC. It is the responsibility of the breeder to submit the new owner's information to the microchip company. Personally, I tattoo each dog with my CKC number as well as microchip. My daughter's best friend was the cruelty manager at a large shelter and she told me she found many migrated chips that wouldn't have been found had she not been the one doing it as the instructions staff are given are to check in the shoulder area only.
If a dog were to go missing the tattoo would lead it back to me and I would be able to check my records and tell the finder whose dog it was. However, if they went against my contract with them and had given the dog away or disposed of it in any way, I wouldn't be aware of that. So, while not fail safe, it is helpful. I wish the AKC would implement this system.
 
I do find it difficult not to wonder if the dog is still in the possession of this rescue. It makes no sense at all for someone to spend this kind of money trying to keep a dog that has a home and presumably is in good shape. Something is just not right about this whole situation. I hope that tomorrow will bring a resolution, that the dog is okay and that this does not reflect on all rescues.
 
Tagg said:
I do find it difficult not to wonder if the dog is still in the possession of this rescue. It makes no sense at all for someone to spend this kind of money trying to keep a dog that has a home and presumably is in good shape. Something is just not right about this whole situation. I hope that tomorrow will bring a resolution, that the dog is okay and that this does not reflect on all rescues.
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You summed it up perfectly, Tagg. We are all wondering why anyone would create such a furor over an issue with such an obvious and easy solution. It doesn't make sense on any level. Everyone hopes that Piper is OK and safe...that's the big worry.
 
Perhaps she is mentally ill, or this has escalated beyond her ability to be rational?
With the court order in place there will be a resolution - hoping it's one that puts the best interests of Piper at the forefront. :no:
 
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