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The Monk started this topic and i see that he is giving his 8 yr old black cat away now!!

https://www.wikiwirral.co.uk/forums...ber/574980/gonew/1/Black_Cat.html#UNREAD

POT CALLING THE KETTLE BLACK? HMMMMMM!!!

Hey all ,

I don't believe animals should be advertised 'free to good home' - I doubt everyone on here is ignorant to the fate of some of these animals. If they fall in to the wrong hands they are largely used as bait dogs either in dog fighting or for fishing or even breeding if your pet is not neutered (then they dump the dog and sell the pups) (yup, these things happen, I have some images if you'd like to see)! Staffies are so overbred right now that nearly 25,000 are being PTS yearly (this includes staffie crosses), rescues are busting at the seams with them and can't rehome them, infact a lot are turning the breed away.
When you home (lets say) a dog, you have commited to that animal for probably somewhere up to 15 yrs. You have a responsibility to find your pet a safe and loving home!Home check, neuter, follow up!

FREE TO A GOOD HOME: 2 year old child. Genuine reason, I've just got a new puppy so no longer have the time for the child. Also worried the child may bite the puppy. Child is potty trained and up to date on all shots. Needs home by tomorrow or it'll be put to sleep. Thanks!
YOU WOULDN'T DO THIS TO A CHILD SO WHY DO U SEE IT AS ACCEPTABLE TO DO IT TO A DOG/CAT? If you can't dedicate 10-15yrs to a dog/cat, DONT GET ONE!!

Lastly A letter from a dog!

http://www.forum.animallifelineuk.o...15&hilit=a+letter+from+a+dog#p147815

Animals are treated like an old pair of slippers these days, replacable, throw away and it needs to stop! Whilst there are some really genuine reasons for needing to rehome your pets, there are some that are ridiculous - 1/ I'm pregnant! Did you never intend to have children when you got your dog? You have 9 months to rehome your pet, don't leave it till week 38 and then go oops I best get him to the pound, he/she has been your loyal companion till now, they deserve some loyalty back!
Just saying

Rant over!

In respose to what does a homecheck prove!
It determines whether they have a secure garden, everyone in the household is happy to have the pet, that they are not hoarders of animals, that they look like they have the capabilities of caring for your pet and good intentions. What if they lived in a terrace house with a 6ft x 6ft yard and they wanted to rehome your Great Dane, if you ever felt anything for your pet you would ensure they were going somewhere safe with nice people! Really people should be contacting rescues and giving them a donation to take on your pet and ensure a good home with follow up checks, neutering and a contract!

I'd love to know the statistics on some of these claims, are these genuine things that frequently happen or perceived possibilities accompanied with scaremongering.

Most chav's with staffs seem to get them from their mate in the pub, not through free adverts. In fact, many of the chav's seem to pay ridiculous money for them, as part of the prestige is being able to say I paid £600/£800/£1000 for this dog, much the same as the gold chain round their neck, wrist or other appendage.

There is proof if you want it, that it does happen, only thugs have taken it a step further, they now break into your home to steal your dog, take them from cars or outside shops! If you have a pup, or an uneutered expensive breed then you could be a target. I don't wanna blab on as we live in Wirral, and although it has it's fair share of bad eggs there are places that are dealing with these things as a daily occurence. In fact people are posing as dog walkers for pounds and rescues and then not returning the dog! You would be shocked the lengths people go to.
I know because I have a lot to do with animal rights orgs, dog rescues and animal people!

lol!! Bridget you sound just like me. I am always banging on about dogs free to good homes A lot of people just aren't aware of the lowlifes out there. I have just made a new ad on Preloved. even the name of this site sums up the way some animals are treated. http://www.preloved.co.uk/fuseaction-adverts.showadvert/index-1034506656/c403e4d4.html
I'm a volunteer for UK-German Shepherd Rescue and used to help with paws and claws small animal rescue in st Helens with rehoming dogs/cats/rabbits etc. Now and again I'm helping out with sponsored walks and fund raising for Birkenhead dog pound. I was one of the people that started the ball rolling to have improvements done at the kennels. I love animals, especially dogs, and especially German Shepherds, I have 3 of them and a GSD x Newfoundland...

There is evidence of people using dogs/cats for bait with their fighting dogs, several have been found mauled to death with their muzzle's taped closed so they cant fight back. The microchip on the dead dogs have been located and traced back to the previous owners who thought their dogs where going to loving homes. One lady made an appeal on pets4homes telling people of the guilt she will have to live with for the rest of her life. Stolen dogs have been found in the same condition too although a lot of them don't have microchips therefore their previous owners wont be traced and they will never know what has happened to their pet..The society we live in today is cruel, These thugs with their status dogs know that they will just get a slap on the wrist and maybe a small fine. The justice system is a joke when it comes to animal cruelty..

Hey Tilly

I hate preloved, so many oldies with out a hope in hell I've emailed my thoughts to the powers that be regarding puppy farms, joe bloggs breeding etc.... It all needs regulating, there are just too many pets without homes. (Although Wales have just given planning permission for their largest puppy farm to date)!
As for FreeCycle some of them allow pets, but unless its common practice to take live animals and dump them in landfill sites then they do not belong on there.
I have just joined the facebook page for FOBCK so if anything comes up I'll jump in and help! And the pound at Birkenhead is busting at the seams guys so if ever you wanted to rehome a woofter nows the time (seen a lil yorkie in there)....

http://www.wirral.gov.uk/wirraldogs/DogsView.asp

By the way I'm single, I work, I have a son, I have a dog - it works (my dog goes to a dog minder when I'm in work ) and he loves it!