RSPCA Question

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Jack's-Jane

Wise Old Thumper

• Jul 31, 2010

• #1

If someone adopts a Rabbit from the RSPCA do they have to sign an agreement that they will return the Rabbit to the RSPCA should their circumstaces change ?

 

Loosy

Warren Veteran

• Jul 31, 2010

• #2

My cats were from the RSPCA and we did with them but I've never had a bunny from there. I would assume it's the same though?

 

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Jack's-Jane

Wise Old Thumper

• Jul 31, 2010

• #3

Loosy said:

My cats were from the RSPCA and we did with them but I've never had a bunny from there. I would assume it's the same though?

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Thanks

 

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Hanlou

Mama Doe

• Jul 31, 2010

• #4

Jack's-Jane said:

If someone adopts a Rabbit from the RSPCA do they have to sign an agreement that they will return the Rabbit to the RSPCA should their circumstaces change ?

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I always have had to do this when I've adopted animals (I've never adopted a rabbit but it was a standard form for all animals). So as far as I know; yes they do. The animal remains the 'property' for want of a better word of the RSPCA so you can't give it up or pass it on to anyone else.

 

biscuitblossom

Warren Veteran

• Jul 31, 2010

• #5

My RSPCA adoption form for Cinders states the animal should be returned to the RSPCA if for any reason I am unable to look after it...so yes :wave:

 

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angelmouse

Mama Doe

• Jul 31, 2010

• #6

from the adoption form stuck to the wall next to me

"I, the Adopter, am over 18 years of age, I have not been convicted of an animal cruelty offence and I accept the terms and conditions contained in this agreement.
My responsibilities include:
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2. Not to sell, abandon or part with the possession of the Animal except to return it to the RSPCA by prior arrangement if for any reason I am unable to keep the Animal."

 

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Jack's-Jane

Wise Old Thumper

• Jul 31, 2010

• #7

Thanks again folks

 

PomandRi

Alpha Buck

• Jul 31, 2010

• #8

Loosy said:

My cats were from the RSPCA and we did with them but I've never had a bunny from there. I would assume it's the same though?

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Ditto with dogs. We've had a couple from the RSPCA and have had to agree that they would go back to the RSPCA if we could no longer keep them.

It must be the same with buns.

 

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Grace65

Warren Veteran

• Jul 31, 2010

• #9

Yes that was what i was told when we bought smudge home, if i was unable to care for him at any time he must be returned to the rspca xx

 

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Sky-O

Wise Old Thumper

• Jul 31, 2010

• #10

Definitely. There is a national RSPCA contract for this.

 

Becky86

Wise Old Thumper

• Jul 31, 2010

• #11

Yep, they do. Its a national RSPCA adoption form they have to sign, so every branch would have the same form. Every animal that gets adopted from one of our fosterers, i always make it clear that if theres any problems, the animal comes back to us.

Hope all is ok Jane. PM me if you need any help x

 

*lily*

Wise Old Thumper

• Jul 31, 2010

• #12

Hmmm rather impossible to enforce though? I suppose you just have to rely on the honesty of the people that are adopting!

 

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georgie_f

Mama Doe

• Jul 31, 2010

• #13

I had to sign one when I adopted Cloud. In fact, she's been adopted out by the RSPCA as a baby and had found herself back in the RSPCA seven years later because of the contract her previous owner signed.

 

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weeble

Moderator

• Jul 31, 2010

• #14

I did for Evie and fudgepop. Not sure how legally binding it is though