Adopting from Romania

My friend has adopted from Romania and there are a group of local people who all meet up and have group walks The dogs are wonderful and no better or worse than local dogs if a dog needs a home why does it matter where they come from No reason to be more afraid of a dog from overseas they will be free of illness or injuries and matched carefully I believe they keep in touch afterwards too
are you afraid of her having a second dog or are you afraid of it coming from overseas and if it’s the latter Why?

I wouldn’t have two dogs if the children are very small but that’s just my personal preference plenty of people let their babies grow up with dogs

Thanks BlueBelle. You are right! Not sure what is bothering me the most. Dog not here yet - arrives Saturday. I am maybe thinking it will speak a different language bahaha. Anyway, it isn't a whim and I know she will put in time and effort with her.

It probably is the language tedner woof woof
Love is the same in all languages I bet you ll grow to love it you ll have to post a pic when it arrives

Yes...will do! Thanks BlueBelle...I am just being stupid.

I know someone who has got a dog from Romania. He's a lovely, gentle boy.

Why do you feel scared? Why not be glad that your daughter is giving a poor animal a loving home? Perhaps get one yourself.....

Thanks SalsaQueen. I have no idea why I am apprehensive because I am such an animal lover. Maybe a combination of things? Think after Bluebelle's post I gave myself a talking to! Ignore me!

I LOVE DOGS!! ? ANY MORE DOG LOVER IN THE HOUSE . ?

I cannot understand people spending money to adopt a dog from abroad when there are so many in the UK unwanted. I know some people find the dogs from abroad are damaged and do not make good pets especially in a house with children.

My friend has adopted 2 dogs from Romania. I can't say it's a success though. They don't get on to the extent that they have to be kept apart from each other. My friend is a real and experienced dog lover but she struggles with these two.
She won't have any more from Romania but, kind person that she is, she buys warm fabric and makes blankets to send to the Romanian animal shelter.

I worked with someone who brought a dog from Turkey - she'd been on holiday and saw it being mistreated. She paid a lot of money for quarantine, vets fees, etc., but was very happy and it was a success.

Bringing in a particular dog you've come across, and not planned to do so, is one thing, presumably on the spare of the moment, is one thing, but to import a dog from Romania or elsewhere is madness when there are so many unwanted dogs already here!

Update: Thanks to all of you who responded. Bluebelle am trying to attach a photo...

Well this little lady arrived from Romania on 28th September, having travelled overland. She had been dumped at a rescue centre with 5 siblings. Within two days she settled in to the family. Our cockapoo was wary at first but within a few days accepted and now they are totally inseparable. She seems to have brought out the pup in him. They play for hours. He is so gentle with her.

We met some resilience from our vet who felt like some posters - enough dogs in this country etc etc. Was actually spoken to very rudely by one vet so moved onto another.

All I can say is this little lady would never have made it if it hadn't been for the charity who brought her over here. She is the most adorable pup and even though I, myself, had reservations, all I can say is my daughter did the most amazing thing. (Also we know her siblings were brought over a few weeks later)

So whether you agree or not....this lovely little puppy will have the most amazing life thanks to the dogs charity who work tiredlessly to help these poor creatures.

The Dogs' Trust rehome dogs but they also do a lot to improve conditions for dogs abroad. www.dogstrustworldwide.com/our-projects/bosnia-and-herzegovina/

I also meant to say, congratulations to your daughter on the latest addition to her family. Lovely and very lucky pup!

What matters where they originate from a puppy is a puppy is a puppy I have no understanding why people have to be so xenophobic and put everything humans and animals into a particular compartment ‘We can only help this child or dog because it’s from the same place as me’ Nonsense need is need wherever they originate from I m so glad you didn’t give that vet your money and well done on that beautiful little happy addition

DD and her husband wanted a companion for their older dog and went to their local pet rescue centre. They eventually adopted a dog who had been brought to the UK by a charity that specialises in bringing unwanted and strays from Romania, where their treatment apparently leaves a lot to be desired, so I am led to believe. She is a a delightful little thing and has a lovely home, spoiled to death, and the two dogs are devoted to each other. They did not pay anything extra above and beyond the normal donation to the rescue centre.

I love the picture! Rehoming/rescuing a dog (from anywhere) is so much more sensible and far kinder than buying a puppy.

We have plenty of dogs and cats in this country to rescue without going to these countries. Who knows what they have been through and is it wise to have them around children? Just pop along to Battersea or have a look at them on their website.
www.battersea.org.uk/

I adopted my gorgeous boy from Romania three years ago. He is such a gentle boy, that he would not have survived very long in what are descibed as kill 'shelters'.

We adopted a dog from Spain, through a charity, which only brings dogs to the uk if they have a home to go to, either permanent or with a fosterer. All potential adopters/fosterers/homes are vetted for suitability & safety. Some of the dogs have been used for hunting and abandoned once they were no longer of use. Any issues the dogs may have, due to bad treatment or neglect are explained to prospective owners. Our dog was classed as ‘reactive’, and he can be challenging in certain situations, but he is a real family dog, loves children and gets on with other family dogs and those of friends who visit. Sorry this is so lengthy!

The technology has beaten me! Please tell me how I turn the photo round.

I would have adopted a child from there a few years ago if I'd been younger. The last I heard she went to a children's home in Greece.

That's an adorable little dog - so this dog rescue charity just rescues the cute dogs? What happens to the injured and old and ill ones?
They're not rescuing dogs, they're selling home accessories.

Absolutely, totally NOT Gaunt47 What the charity does is match up the dogs with the homes they are going to! My daughter had a home visit which lasted a couple of hours and because she has young children and another dog in residence they suggested. Had she been single with no children and no other pets, then it would have been possibly another dog.

Update: The pup is thriving beautifully. Settled not only into daughters house, but rest of family also. She runs around the park with dozens of other dogs and just seems to LOVE life and everything and everyone in it! I just marvel at the life she has now compared to what she was destined for.

Patsy What a BEAUTIFUL dog you have.