Adopting from Romania

Exactly QuaintIrene you need to see it!

I know what you mean, Ted. I really do. My cat had a look of relief that you just had to see. I am alright now..all will be well...safe... when you see it you know.

Yes, I think I thought my daughter was totally mad in first instance (see my original post) I felt that if she wanted to 'rescue' then there many at home but... ....my daughter went ahead and did this and once it was a done deal I supported her. Now, I can't imagine being without this little bundle of dynamite who engages everyone - dogs and people included.

You really would need to see her in action to know what I mean. She just literally 'smiles' constantly. Is that a stupid thing to say? But...she does.....Her enthusiasm for life is something else. Almost like she knows, she has been rescued and has been given a second chance at life.

Dogs Trust are amazing. I had to leave my dogs with them for adoption . Long story and broke my heart.
True, there are dogs here looking for homes.
And dogs all over the world needs homes as well. I don’t think it matters where they are adopted from. If they are taken in, it’s all good.
I love this pics. Joyful.

Lovely news

I was living in the Canaries and when I came home, so did two dogs

Not as easy as today but week worth it. They lived lovely long lives with us.

I rescue from the uk now.

The Spanish dogs had been mine from pups and there was no way I'd have left them behind

Patsy What a BEAUTIFUL dog you have.

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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

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.

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

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

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/

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.

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!

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 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.

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

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 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.....