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UK based Romanian Rescue Dog Charities - are they increasing health risks to animals here?

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Florence78 Sun 25-Apr-21 11:34:10

First, I like well behaved dogs who are non-destructive and under control outdoors. I used to have a wonderful Border Collie who was the heart of the family for 16 years so I'm coming at this from a pro-dog stance.

Imported rescue dogs are ending up in Charity rescue homes in the UK where they need to be rehomed again. There is an unscrupulous trade going on and the BVA, British Vet Association is worried that 'Trojan' dogs with hidden health histories are posing a risk here. In 2013 there were no dog imports from Romania. In 2019 the figure was 15,548.

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silverlining48 Wed 14-Jul-21 16:55:54

We have to be within 45/60 minutes drive from dogs trust which leaves us with just one centre an hour away. When I look online there might be just one small dog with behaviour problems and they ask for experienced owners, which we are not. Lots of big dogs though...but that’s not what we are looking for . We have almost given up.

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Namsnanny Thu 15-Jul-21 10:08:09

mokryna

I know of two puppies from a Romanian charity that finished here in France. The new owners paid so they could be ‘saved’ from the cruelty these countries melt out to these animals. Why don’t people have the choice to stop this cruelty by paying for vets to work in these countries, castrating males so stopping unwanted puppies and the misery the bitches go through.

I would donate to a charity for vets abroad mokryna. That's a good idea.

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Framilode Thu 15-Jul-21 11:35:42

The Romanian charity I support has been sterilising dogs in Romania as well as re-homing animals.

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Rosycheeks Thu 15-Jul-21 11:48:42

I say if you can help to save an animal no matter what country it is from then well done you. I hate hate hate animal cruelty those ads about the donkeys makes me cry, I wish I could have a donkey in my garden I would love it so much.
I would have a dog from Romania but I dont think my cat would be pleased.

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