Breeder and renters - Page 1

I personally would like to know where the puppy is going, than to find out that the puppy ended up in a Dog pound or SPCA because the buyers could afford, take care of or thier land lord found out and told them they either need to get rid of the puppy or get out.  There is too much Love in these GSD's to find out one of the puppies of your litters had to be put down because of a irresponsible buyer. Not saying your sister is irresponsible... I'm just give you a point of view from a breeder who happens to do this for the Love and not the money.

It was meant as a reply to the other thread....oops

It's always good to be careful.  If they rent, you need to know that they have the landlord's permission to have a dog. 

Veronica

Keep in mind  the not so charming phenomenon of homeowners going upside and walking away from their homes, some leaving the dogs to die, enough so that shelters are having to seriously address this issue.  I know a homeless guy with a GSD.  He's a bum, but he loves and takes care of his dog.  He doesn't stay in shelters because they don't allow dogs.  A good owner is a good owner, period.  

Ditto, Sue!!  I carry sample bags of dog food in my car for JUST that reason--I often see homeless people with dogs.  And it is obvious that the dogs are being fed and cared for and that they love their owners.  Maybe the guy (it usually is a guy) will drink up most of the money he gets panhandling.  But, it is  also clear that some is spent to feed the dogs, too.  I have yet to see one that did not have  a piece of cardboard and a blanket or quilt  on it for the dog to lie on.   There is a shelter in Seattle that allows the dogs to go inside, as long as the  dogs are social, because some of these people can relate only to animals other than humans.   Do the dogs have the best life?  Probably not, but  also perhaps better than a kennel dog's. 

Mystere,

Great post.  Thank you.  You gave me another reason to always carry treats and a small bag of food in the car.  I usually do for emergencies.  Even a clean gallon of water is probably helpful...  In my area, I have not seen a person I know to be homeless with a dog, but there is always that chance...

I was thinking of all the ads I see onCraig's list about people moving and the new landlord can't take a pet...  But losing a home as the same outcome often times as well.  One of the great things about the breeder, of my newest dog, is she is on the micropchip info in case my dog is ever finds himself in the position of being lost or stolen, she will be contacted secondarily.   She will also happily take him back temporarily or rehome him if I find that I can't afford or keep him.  I think it is important if a breeder wants to truly be responsible, that they are on the microchip information as a contact and that ,in the contract, they have right of first refusal if the dog needs to be rehomed.   Even if the intent is there, if it is not in the contract, some people might not contact the breeder for help.

Darcy

Excellent idea Mystere, I am going to do the same thing too. 

We have only about 15 homeless in my town.  One of the long time ones has two lab type dogs, that all always attached to him with two dirty, ragged ropes.  They're scruffy, scraggly, and dirty.  But, skinny they are not.  Kind handouts?  Maybe, one thing I know, he and those two dogs have been fixtures in my town for as long as I can remember.

I also may just drop off a bag of food for him.  That is a great idea.

I currently have 3 Shepherds, 3 corgi's and a mutt.  I have always rented until this past Jan. when I was finally able to buy my own house.  (20+ years of renting)  I have had to move quite a few times over the last 20 years, and I have always found a place to rent with my dogs.  I have usually had a bit of a drive into town, but that is what the dogs and I prefer anyway.  I have never been turned down when purchasing a dog or a puppy because I rent..

Back to the subject,  If selling a dog or puppy to someone that rents,  I ask to see how many times they have moved in the past and if they were always able to have pets,  if they are serious dog people they would never have lived somewhere where they couldnt have their animals.   I know I wouldnt.  I would be homeless, living in my truck, until I could find a place before I would give up my dogs. 

I keep in contact with the people i sell my pups to, and they know I will take them back no matter what..  Last year I took back a 7 yr old dog I had sold as a pup because the family that had him lost their house and had to move into an apartment.  That is part of selling pups.  Not every home will always be absolute, we just have to do the very best we can for them. 

I think if they are willing to provide a copy of their lease and allow you to call the landlord it would put my mind at ease a bit more.  Someone mentioned about having insurance and it being a liability....people that own would have the same problem if their dog bit someone.  The law is pretty clear.  They don't care if you own or rent, the dog would be put through the same protocol as would the owners. 

As far as renters insurance, it is the cheapest way to protect yourself. If you rent you should look into it I had a tenant went for walk on Beach, tennies got wet, and put them in the oven to dry while she left . $12,000 in smoke damage. Owners Insurance pays and then knocks on renters door for the funds. Moving in friends place painting next to wall heater in winter, tenant turns on so when returns with last load will be warm. Fire! again insurance goes to tenant, water pipe burst, owneres not responsible for your stuff, you are. Also, if items stolen form your car, your auto insurnce will not cover, but your renters insurance may. There are a lot of reason to obtain it, and sooo cheap.