A VERY UNUSUAL question about adopting a dog....

[Papa Deuce]

Last night we saw a TV story about a guy who had 135 dogs in his home. Most appeared to be puppies. They were confiscated and taken to the SPCA. We were curious about adopting one of them and called the SPCA. The only thing we could get was a recorded message that said the dogs were not available for adoption as they are currently considered "evidence".

So, how long do you think it may be before they are adoptable?

I'm figuring a week or so. That would give the police time to take video / pictures and whatever else they need. And it would allow for a vet to check them out to see if they are safely adoptable.

Surely they wouldn't keep them as eveidence until the trial is complete, would they?

 

[chell]

Maybe you can talk to a person there Monday to get some answers.

Those poor babies!

 

[mrsv98]

There was a case like that here....a house was raided that had something like 75 dauchsunds. Many, many people offered to adopt but I think it was 6-8 weeks before any went to a home. I believe that the case has to be settled to establish ownership before the pups can be placed. Plus, they all go thru vet checks and such to make sure they are healthy.

Good luck, I hope you get a pup!

 

[hiwaygal]

My guess is it could be as long as 3 weeks. No, they won't keep them until the trial is complete (although I suppose there could be a chance you might be asked to testify) but they will most likely want to "categorize" the dogs as well as have a vet examine them to determine the effects of living in the bad conditions. That could take some time.

But, I want to thank you for considering adopting one of these dogs! Often they spend their lives in abuse situations and come with their own set of "problems" (mostly neglect issues)...and it just warms my heart to know that someone is not "turned off" by their situation!

Good luck to you and let us know what you decide, okay?

 

[Papa Deuce]

My guess is it could be as long as 3 weeks. No, they won't keep them until the trial is complete (although I suppose there could be a chance you might be asked to testify) but they will most likely want to "categorize" the dogs as well as have a vet examine them to determine the effects of living in the bad conditions. That could take some time.

But, I want to thank you for considering adopting one of these dogs! Often they spend their lives in abuse situations and come with their own set of "problems" (mostly neglect issues)...and it just warms my heart to know that someone is not "turned off" by their situation!

Good luck to you and let us know what you decide, okay?

Well, "consider" is the correct word. We do have specific likes and dislikes in dog breeds. We like big dogs, and hopefully, they have some that aren't huge shedders. We have an Austrailian Shepperd and he sheds unbelievably large amounts of fur.

 

[chyam]

In most cases the person who had them and is being charged with the crime will relinquesh custody of the dogs and then they can be adopted, most of the time it isn't more than a week, that also gives the authorities time to deem which dogs are adoptable. Some maybe sick, others may not be good with kids etc. I don't think you will have to long of a wait, and it is rare that they hold them til trial, the only time they can do that is when the owner refuses to give them up, and then after the trial if it is shown that the owner is fit they would go back to them, although I do think (but don't know for sure) the owner would be charged the board on them that is why most of the time the owner gives them up.

 

[tevagirl]

Papa, did you happen to watch the 6 o'clock news? It's now 335 dogs and they said they are now up for adoption. The poor things. Keep trying, okay?

 

[debaudrn]

The number of dogs removed from this site is now over 300 (somewhere around 355). The owner is a breeder who lost his license a couple of years ago.

 

[kdibattista]

I saw that last night too... it was so sad . We already have 2 but were thinking about another after we saw that. Let me know how you make out

 

[Papa Deuce]

Papa, did you happen to watch the 6 o'clock news? It's now 335 dogs and they said they are now up for adoption. The poor things. Keep trying, okay?

I'll check again. I called at 2PM today.

 

[lewdyan1]

I don't know about that particular case, but I am currently fostering a dog that is evidence in a court case. A breeder was brought up on charges and the court confiscated the dogs. This happened in July. We are still waiting for the civil case to be heard. The criminal case is over, but the custody of the dogs is to be decided by the civil court case. We are hoping this ends this month!

 

[Disney Doll]

My understanding is that they try and get the dogs "processed" (photographed for evidence, checked out by a vet)ASAP, and then get them adopted.

Give them a call when someone is there and get your name on a list for folks who want to be considered to adopt.

 

[Syrreal]

I was actually going to suggest that you talk to the shelter they are at and see if you could foster one of them. That way you could start getting used to one of the dogs and see if they are a good match for your family. If not, at least you would be doing a service for the dogs too

 

[Bella the Ball 360]

Well, "consider" is the correct word. We do have specific likes and dislikes in dog breeds. We like big dogs, and hopefully, they have some that aren't huge shedders. We have an Austrailian Shepperd and he sheds unbelievably large amounts of fur.

PD,
Now you are not preparing to fatten them to be bbq'ed are you??? Seriously, I just want to wish you luck. That is a huge amount of dogs to be adopted. Let us know if there is a website etc that shows them I know there are others who would love to adopt a dog. Unfortunately I have a huge dog(horse) which I adopted as a puppy and cannot handle more than one. I do have a couple of friends who might be interested even though we live in MA. I just had a good friend bring a rescue dog from GA last weekend.

 

[Papa Deuce]

OK, I called again this morning. They are still saying that these dogas are not available for adoption, and thet they will not put you ( me ) on any type of waiting list.

 

[piglet too]

Keep in mind, they also have to make sure the dogs are suitable for adoption. There are a lot of tests that they must put the dog through to help make sure the dog is placed in the right type of home.

 

[Papa Deuce]

I saw that last night too... it was so sad . We already have 2 but were thinking about another after we saw that. Let me know how you make out

Well, they still are not available, But we would not have picked one of them anyway. These were all the really small breeds. And we like BIG dogs...

So, we'll check out www.petfinder.com

 

[phillybeth]

Surely they wouldn't keep them as evidence until the trial is complete, would they?

Yes, they can. And they will, unless the 'owner' surrenders them. The pups are legally his property, and if he is not convicted, he is permitted to reclaim his property. Howver, in most cases they work a deal, to get the owner to surrender the dogs and be sentenced to lesser charges.

 

[wovenwonder]

If you would be interested in another Australian Sheppard I just noticed that the Humane League in Lancaster has one.

www.humaneleague.com

 

[Papa Deuce]

If you would be interested in another Australian Sheppard I just noticed that the Humane League in Lancaster has one.

www.humaneleague.com

No thanks. I like the one I have but I can't take another HUGE shedder!

I knew they were a sheeding breed, but he went WAAAY beyond my expectations in that regard.