Animal Cruelty - Page 1

This is a rather long article, but is very interesting.   If you have a few minutes to spare, please read.


www.nytimes.com/2010/06/13/magazine/13dogfighting-t.html

Very interesting.  We used to be licensed foster parents, and one of the things they checked for in the licensing process was reports of animal abuse/neglect in addition to a criminal background check since the link between animal abuse and child abuse is so strong.  The local women's shelter also has a program set up with the animal shelter to provide shelter at no charge for pets of women that are leaving an abusive situation - the pets aren't put up for adoption, but are kept safe and secure while the women find new living arrangements.

Opal

so what if the foster home wanted to keep the dog for ever can that happen or is there a set contract

I'm not sure I understand the question.  We were licensed to provide foster care for children who had been removed from their parents due to abuse or neglect.  When the state does the licensing, they do a complete criminal background check for anyone over the age of 16 in the home, including FBI check, and they also checked for any reports of animal abuse or neglect against us.  The purpose is to try to make sure that abused children aren't placed with people that have a history of hurting people or animals, since there is a huge correlation between animal abuse and domestic violence and child abuse.

We had 2 dogs at the time, including one GSD, and we just had to provide proof of current vaccinations.  There were stipulations that any animals in the home couldn't have a history of biting.

Opal

my misake i tought you ment you foster out dogs to homes not children