| Re: Craigslist warning
What I was referring to are not rescues. People have placed animals with what they thought were permanent family homes, and then seen ads within a day or two that look very familiar. Upon following up, they are finding out that it is the same animal, now with a "rehoming fee" attached. When called about it, they have said, "Oh, I already found a (whatever animal it is) so I am just giving this one to a new home." Or the standard, "It didn't work out." They haven't signed a contract of any kind, such as you would with a rescue or shelter, so there's nothing to say that they can't rehome that animal again.
Technically, I don't think this is illegal, just slimy. As far as I can tell, no rules are broken, because if you take an animal, you own that animal, and are free to rehome that animal if you wish. I would just warn people to be very careful about whom you are giving your animal to - are you sure this person is who they say they are? Do they have references? And in taking an animal, are you sure you are dealing with an owner, not just a "rehomer"? (Again here, I am not talking about rescue groups. I am talking about people who present themselves as owners.) Do they have vet records with their name on them? And I know it's been said often, but it bears repeating: don't say "Free to good home." It's asking for trouble.  |