Puppy stolen from Animal Rescue League (Latrobe, Penn: low income, renter, crime)

[sparrowmint]

Originally Posted by jay5835

Puppies are so cute. I wonder if it was an impulse (un)purchase.

Can anyone else see "Available Pets" on their website? It's blank on my computer. I want to see pics of the puppies. https://www.animalrescue.org/available-pets

Animal Details - This is the only picture available, they just have a group photo for each one, as far as I can see.

[jay5835]

Originally Posted by BarqCider

works for me, just had to click "show content" and a scroll down of the dogs show up

Originally Posted by sparrowmint

Animal Details - This is the only picture available, they just have a group photo for each one, as far as I can see.

Thanks to both of you. It's working now.

Those puppies are so cute, especially the black one with the white blaze going up between his eyes on the upper right, but I no longer have the strength to commandeer a young pit bull. If only they could stay puppy size. It always surprises me to see how many pit bulls there are in the world. I know many of them say "mix" in the breed description, but most are pretty obviously one of the pitty breeds (AmStaff, AmBulldog, etc.). If only people would spay and neuter.

[shadowfax]

I am curious as to why the puppy is valued at $300, or why it matters enough to be mentioned, if it is a mixed breed mutt that got dropped off at the shelter.

If whoever took it will give it a good home I think I would not really worry. That's one less dog in need of a home and taking up shelter space. ARL can be pretty ridiculous about their adoption policies.

[sparrowmint]

Yeah, because when I think likely good homes, I think it's the people who commit crimes with their children in tow. ARL is actually not very stringent at all if you're in a home that allows animals, no open door shelter can afford to be especially picky about who they adopt to, or they would be overflowing with animals within a single day. Heaven forbid they screen for people who violate their landlord's policies (with the animal ending up in the street or worse). A substantial percentage of the dogs and cats in there are because of people whose landlords didn't want their animals around. Anything else would be ridiculously irresponsible and counterproductive, not only for the animals but for the shelter that spends its time and money taking care of these animals and giving them veterinary care.

[rainrock]

Originally Posted by sparrowmint

Puppy Stolen....

Would this be considered a petty crime?



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[shadowfax]

Originally Posted by sparrowmint

Yeah, because when I think likely good homes, I think it's the people who commit crimes with their children in tow. ARL is actually not very stringent at all if you're in a home that allows animals, no open door shelter can afford to be especially picky about who they adopt to, or they would be overflowing with animals within a single day. Heaven forbid they screen for people who violate their landlord's policies (with the animal ending up in the street or worse). A substantial percentage of the dogs and cats in there are because of people whose landlords didn't want their animals around. Anything else would be ridiculously irresponsible and counterproductive, not only for the animals but for the shelter that spends its time and money taking care of these animals and giving them veterinary care.

I had some friends who owned their home, had a good income and were denied adoption by ARL because they had a four year old. So yes Animal rescues are often overly picky about who they adopt to.

[sparrowmint]

Originally Posted by shadowfax

I had some friends who owned their home, had a good income and were denied adoption by ARL because they had a four year old. So yes Animal rescues are often overly picky about who they adopt to.

Probably because of the specific animal they picked out. They know the animal's personality better than the person who is picking it out based on listed breed and looks. Wouldn't exactly be brilliant of an animal shelter to adopt out animals that are known to not be good with small children. Probably a liability, if anything. They adopt acceptable animals to people with small children all the time, including families with children younger than four. Pretty much every day, in fact.

Entitlement is an amazing thing. ARL is pretty damn easy to adopt from, but that doesn't mean you can go in and get a dog or cat aggressive dog when you list on your application that you have dogs and cats at home either.

[Hopes]

I'm never going through an adoption process again. When I adopted my Basset from a breed specific rescue group, they did a home visit and searched my entire property, including closets and cabinets. After my Labrador died, I wanted to get a companion for the Basset. Being a pack animal, he needed a buddy. I contacted the rescue group, and they told me I'd have to jump through hoops again even though I've successfully managed to keep my Basset alive and healthy for 13 years. I went to the Humane Society in North Side. It was like pulling teeth to get them to let me see a dog without bars between us. I subsequently found a 4 week old kitten dying in the middle of the street one night. I've spent over $3,000 on medical bills, but she's 10-1/2 months old now and very happy and healthy. Finally, the Basset has a buddy.

[shadowfax]

Originally Posted by sparrowmint

Probably because of the specific animal they picked out. They know the animal's personality better than the person who is picking it out based on listed breed and looks. Wouldn't exactly be brilliant of an animal shelter to adopt out animals that are known to not be good with small children. Probably a liability, if anything. They adopt acceptable animals to people with small children all the time, including families with children younger than four. Pretty much every day, in fact.

Entitlement is an amazing thing. ARL is pretty damn easy to adopt from, but that doesn't mean you can go in and get a dog or cat aggressive dog when you list on your application that you have dogs and cats at home either.

They found it much easier to go and buy a puppy of the breed they wanted from a reputable breeder. And you know what? It turned out pretty good. I have heard quite a few stories like this from people that I would consider excellent pet owners. Too many for me to believe that it is because of people being "entitled" and more because rescues insist on being far too controlling to be effective in their supposed goal of getting unwanted animals into homes.

And I still want to know why the puppy in question was valued at $300 and how that was a part of the story. If the puppy were worth nothing, which it essentially is, would it have still made headlines?

Any rate apparently the police have the puppy in custody.

[Hopes]

Police find puppy stolen from Animal Rescue League | Allegheny Co. News - WTAE Home

No details on how the puppy was found or if anyone was arrested.