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Poll: What would you say? re: rescue transport request

Posted : 10/2/2008 12:58:06 PM

I'm curious about how other rescue and breeding conscious people would respond if you were asked to donate your time and gas money to assist in the following transport?

Keeshond RescueTransport - Oklahoma City, OK to Lawrence, KS

TRAVELING TO: Keeshond Lovers United rescue group www.keeshondlovers.com
in Lawrence, KS. A 501(c)3 licensed shelter.

TRAVELING FROM: Commercial Breeder in Oklahoma City, OK
The puppy could not be sold due to his timid nature.

Passenger: Baby Kees - no name
Breed: Keeshond
Age: 10 weeks
Weight: unknown
Gender: Male
Altered: No, too young
Shots: Health certificate
General Temperament: Extremely timid
Any special needs: None
Items provided: Collar, leash
Crate provided: No
Reason for transport: Going from commercial breeder to rescue foster home

rwbeagles

Posted : 10/2/2008 1:05:01 PM

I am not about making the commercial breeders life easier...in any way...money involved or not. I do not approve of rescues buying dogs at auctions or anything like that...this particular transport, apparently is not about money but still, bailing out the CB.

Jewlieee

Posted : 10/2/2008 1:10:27 PM

The whole thing stinks. The CB should be paying for transportation! Unfortunately, this is real life and they dont' do that. The dog will end up in a shelter otherwise.

JackieG

Posted : 10/2/2008 1:15:44 PM

I agree with Gina somewhat in that I think this breeder should bear the expense for transport of this puppy. Maybe the rescue group has tried to get the breeder to do the right thing but has not been successful. Poor pup. Don't know what I would do without more info. It's always the dog that suffers, isn't it?