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by Natalie Kramer on 24 October 2010 - 00:10
I don't think there is any legal basis for enforcing those clauses in rescue contracts that contradict property laws. Property laws prime over these contracts, at least that's my understanding of it. Some of these contracts are testaments to the fact that these rescues are run by control freaks. It's very sad that rescue attracts those types. Denying people adoptions are a pleasure to them. Acting with authority and showing who has the upper hand is what they live for. It is true that they can be so arrogant that they think they are the only ones who are mentally fit to care for a dog. I got into a spat with my former rescue three years ago, and it was a case of pure control. I had no less experience with dogs than the dog coordinator, yet she had a personal grudge against me, and "disallowing" me to adopt my beloved foster dog seemed to her like an appropriate retaliation against me (see Clooney's profile at http://www.dogster.com/dogs/931308). Thank you for raising this issue. It is hideous! It's important to raise awareness of the fact that not all rescues are in it for the right reasons.
Natalie Kramer
http://paw-rescuedotorg.blogpost.com
Natalie Kramer
http://paw-rescuedotorg.blogpost.com
by Malekas on 18 January 2011 - 04:01
My husband and I found a puppy on the internet available for adoption through a pet rescue organization. We filled out the form as requested; the questions included our ages. We are 70 years old , very healthy and active, with many good years ahead of us. We have owned dogs our entire married lives but lost our last dog a couple of years ago. Having experienced a lengthy mourning period, we felt emotionally ready and wanted to adopt this puppy.
The night before we were to meet with a representative of this organization, an email was sent to us stating we were "too old" to adopt a puppy, that the "puppy could outlive us". As I did not open my emails that morning, we had not forwarning. We showed up at the meeting only to have this lady very rudely yell "No! You cannot adopt this dog It's an age thing." when I introduced myself. This was in front of about 15 people at the local pet store where this organization offers dogs for adoption every Saturday. We were embarrassed and angry; I'm still angry. Incidently, this organization was asking $500 for this dog, not exactly a Humane Society adoption fee.
We've been told this organization, Finding Fido, is NOT part of the Humane Society and probably not 501C3 but this is blatant age discrimination. I also understand these people make a buyer sign an agreement that their adoptive animals will not be sold, given away or any other but must be returned to them if the buyer at some point either doesn't want or cannot keep the animal. In addition, the $$ one pays for the animal is non-refundable no matter what health problems might be discovered after the buyer signs the contract, that if a pet is returned due to medical issues, the money paid for the animal is still retained and converted to a donation. I find these conditions and her attitude towards us highly offensive at best but realize I may be reacting to our personal experience.
We've been told by an attorney/friend of our that we may have the basis for legal action for discrimination. We know this organization rescues animals in trouble and we're are not litigious people but this experience was highly offensive and emotionally painful.
We would appreciate comments.
The night before we were to meet with a representative of this organization, an email was sent to us stating we were "too old" to adopt a puppy, that the "puppy could outlive us". As I did not open my emails that morning, we had not forwarning. We showed up at the meeting only to have this lady very rudely yell "No! You cannot adopt this dog It's an age thing." when I introduced myself. This was in front of about 15 people at the local pet store where this organization offers dogs for adoption every Saturday. We were embarrassed and angry; I'm still angry. Incidently, this organization was asking $500 for this dog, not exactly a Humane Society adoption fee.
We've been told this organization, Finding Fido, is NOT part of the Humane Society and probably not 501C3 but this is blatant age discrimination. I also understand these people make a buyer sign an agreement that their adoptive animals will not be sold, given away or any other but must be returned to them if the buyer at some point either doesn't want or cannot keep the animal. In addition, the $$ one pays for the animal is non-refundable no matter what health problems might be discovered after the buyer signs the contract, that if a pet is returned due to medical issues, the money paid for the animal is still retained and converted to a donation. I find these conditions and her attitude towards us highly offensive at best but realize I may be reacting to our personal experience.
We've been told by an attorney/friend of our that we may have the basis for legal action for discrimination. We know this organization rescues animals in trouble and we're are not litigious people but this experience was highly offensive and emotionally painful.
We would appreciate comments.
by OGBS on 18 January 2011 - 04:01
Certainly that is a bad situation, and as a person who founded a rescue organization, apologies are in order to you and your husband.
Filing suit likely will not get you anywhere, but, what I would do is file a report with the BBB or go online and see if there are "reviews" of this organization on any web sites and then write a review based on your experience.
Most rescues do have a stipulation in the adoption contract that they want the animal returned to them in the event that the adopting party can no longer keep the animal. It is basically the same thing as a breeder writing in their sales contract that they have "right of first refusal" when the new owner no longer wants the dog or cat.
My best advice to you, as it always is, is to go find a rescue organization that is willing to work with you.
There are many out there that won't treat you the way you were treated. A good rescue organization should be able to find you any type of dog that you desire as long as you are patient.
Best Wishes!
Addendum: Ahh, I just saw they are in Scottsdale. What can you expect?(lol) Go visit Sheriff Joe, I am sure he can help you find a pup!
Filing suit likely will not get you anywhere, but, what I would do is file a report with the BBB or go online and see if there are "reviews" of this organization on any web sites and then write a review based on your experience.
Most rescues do have a stipulation in the adoption contract that they want the animal returned to them in the event that the adopting party can no longer keep the animal. It is basically the same thing as a breeder writing in their sales contract that they have "right of first refusal" when the new owner no longer wants the dog or cat.
My best advice to you, as it always is, is to go find a rescue organization that is willing to work with you.
There are many out there that won't treat you the way you were treated. A good rescue organization should be able to find you any type of dog that you desire as long as you are patient.
Best Wishes!
Addendum: Ahh, I just saw they are in Scottsdale. What can you expect?(lol) Go visit Sheriff Joe, I am sure he can help you find a pup!
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