Romanian rescue dogs

This has been happening with cats for some years, but they're being brought from Egypt and other North African countries in the main. I've no idea what hoops you have to jump through to "import" a cat from a non EU country but I shouldn't think it's easy.

There are already far too many unwanted and abandoned cats and dogs here, in desperate need of loving homes and I would dearly love to see further animal immigration forbidden (except, of course, for people moving here who can provide clear documentation to show that they're bringing their own dearly loved domestic pet).

A family member has just adopted a Romanian puppy, I think that one difference is that Romanian strays are not taken to a shelter,where they are looked after, they are clubbed and beaten, if any survive they are taken in by people who then try to rehome them.
When Cousescu came into power he put families , farmers etc into high rise flats and did not allow them to take their pets, they were left to fend for themselves, they are now a huge problem.
‘Our’ puppy was found on the roadside with her dead mother and dead siblings by Gypsies who then took her to a person who then put her details onto FB.
She’s a real sweetie. Other older dogs have also been adopted.
This doesn’t mean that I wouldn’t have preferred that our relative adopted a dog from the UK though, but not our decision.

It s been happening with dogs in this area for a long time I first heard about it maybe five years ago not only from Romania but Greece and a lot of the poorer Eastern European countries where animals aren’t treated the same as here Why not? if people want to save them they are the ones paying for their travel, injections etc etc
My friend has a beautiful terrier cross she recently gave a home to from Romania ...dogs are dogs wherever they come from and if they need care and a home I see no problem one animals need is no greater than another’s wherever they were born

Not just Romania, but from South Korea where they eat dog (kept in inhuman conditions), The Canaries, Spain, Ireland, amd so on.

I agree with BlueBelle ‘dogs are dogs whereever they come from’. I foster rescue dogs and have adopted two from this country, but I say ‘good luck and well done’ to all those who give up their time and money to support animal charities, no matter from where.

This thread smacks of someine trying to tell others not to bother with the good work they do and ‘charity begins at home’. Back off and let others do what they want to help animals in distress.

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I adopted a street dog from Sicily where the problem of dogs roaming unwanted, unloved and terribly mistreated is , sadly, very commonplace.

I was also accused of ‘charity begins at home’ and, whilst I realize there are plenty of dogs in Malta needing homes, these dogs are cared for in sanctuaries, not fending for themselves on the streets.

My dog, and many others rescued from such countries, would not have survived had he been left there. I wish I had space and finances to rescue more of these poor innocents who are born in such dire circumstances.

I wish I could take them all home and look after them, but I can’t.

For those dog lovers who have a rescue remember this:-

Saving one dog will not change the world, but for that one dog, the world will change forever.

Someone on our family has adopted one of these dogs, and it has worked out well for them.They know others who have done the same, but some of the dogs have 'issues'.

Apparently, one of the reasons they did this was because our own rescue centres won't let their dogs go to families with younger children.

I fell in love with my dog the moment I saw her trembling and cowering in the rescue centre. She had been in there for months and nobody wanted her.
It wasn't until we took her home for a trial that we learned she was Spanish. It made not a jot of difference.

What really upset me was friends and families comments about not taking an "English" dog. She was a dog that needed a home and we had a home that needed a dog. Not one of these detractors has opened their door to a rescue dog of any nationality. Which is up to them.

As long as the dogs aren’t paid for. How much it happened I don’t know, but a local animal charity here was taken in buying donkeys at auction in Ireland to save them, only to find that they were being bred solely to be rescued!

I'm pleased to read your stories. I wasn't being critical, just curious. It was all new to me, so it was good to get these positive replies. I'm a dog lover myself and I'm glad you are giving a home to these needy dogs.
There are several countries where the people treat animals harshly. Can't understand it. I visit a donkey sanctuary and it's a similar story there.

Charity begins at home is probably my most disliked saying I detest hearing it. Charity begins where it is needed

I agree, Dumpling, as soon as money is involved, dog breeding in Rumania will become a racket. I hope well meaning Brits don't get duped into that.

Our family member didn’t pay for her Romanian Rescue dog, she paid for the transportation, and for the Veterinary checks done in the UK.

springychicken dog breeding is a racket in lots of countries, I haven’t heard of any Romanian puppy farms, but there seem to be plenty in the UK and Ireland ( and probably lots of other Countries too numerous to mention )

My best girlfriend has adopted 2 Rumanian dogs, one had its leg deliberately broken so it couldn't run away, the other was found being 'stoned' to see how long it could live. They are beautiful loyal pets, you have to learn their trust.

Cannot stand cruelty to any innocent human or animal.

Oopsadaisy53, puppy farms are notorious in Eastern Europe. Pups are brought to the Uk to be sold on sites like GumTree. They're currently breeding endless French bulldogs and poodle crosses because they so popular. Of course, parent dogs aren't health checked so the puppies are often unwell.

My Dd & her H have adopted a girl Hungarian Puli. They bought a girl from a UK breeder 4yrs ago, & the rescue Puli has fitted in marvelously. There was a bit of difficulty with language to begin with, but sorted now. They're a formidable pair. She was being processed to end her life.

I've just googled, as I hadn't heard of those dogs before, but I recognise the dreadlocks now.
The piece I just read says they make great pets.

I live in (what some might call) Eastern Europe, ie. the Czech Republic. Friends of mine here have adopted through a local charity a dog from Spain, a dog that was fomerly used in dog racing, an amazingly good-tempered dog and now a much loved member of their family..

50% of the dogs in our town are retired ‘rescued’ greyhounds. They only race for three or four years and then ......

Those people who transport the foreign dogs are the people who know if the dogs are genuine strays or are being bred for profit. If dog transporters pay the Romanian or Irish suppliers for dogs it's likely that the transporters and suppliers are profiteering from UK kindness towards dogs. Therefore I think the answer lies with the rescue charity to investigate the transporters.

I have to bite my lip when I hear of someone I know buying a puppy from a breeder when there are so many adult dogs and puppies sitting in rescue centres waiting for a home. My cousin proudly displayed photos of her recently purchased expensive King Charles Cavalier spaniel, an overbred breed which has already cost them thousands in vet bills.

Same here Gill! At least buyers should inform themselves about breed standards, and also be aware that dog breeding is a nice little earner.