I'd think a breeder of a litter would understand how you feel. I hope whenever I run into a breeder of one of my dogs, that they are happy with the way I am raising their puppy. I even have conversations with people that had the grandparents of a dog I own. I still feel like they are watching me. I think it's a good think to be conscious of your thoughts. But it think it's like having a kid. They have to make their own way in life.

 

I use to help a GR Rescue before it closed down. The Adoption Coordinator did several follow ups on Adoptees within the first year to make sure they were doing alright, were receiving the proper vet care, etc.

If there was anything that wasn't being followed per the Rescue's Adoption Contract, such as the dog's basic needs not being met or the dog being kept outside instead of inside the home per the Adoption contract, the Rescue had every right to pull that dog from the home.

Maybe take a look at your Rescue's Adoption Contract and if you feel something isn't right, contact your Adoption Coordinator, discuss it with her, then let the AC decide what course of action should be taken.

 

If you have a good relationship with the adopter I think you can talk to them about it. But in general, once they are adopted it's the adopters responsibility and I really don't have any input anymore. I know sometimes it's hard to let go.

 

Jen

Jen

I've never been a foster, but I would follow my gut feeling and my heart.
You have such a big one.
Is this a matter that would/could affect the dog's health?

 

I'm guessing, if your AC felt there was cause to remove this dog from this home, the Board Members of your Rescue would discuss it and then take a vote to decide what action should be taken.

The Group I use to help was a small GR Rescue, many of the Volunteers were also Board Members. For example, the AC was the President, the Intake Coordinator was the VP. I do know if the Rescue felt a dog should be removed from an adopter, it took a majority of the Board Members approval to do so.

Your Group may operate differently though.

 

Brave

Brave

Are you feeling any better?

 

Brave

Are you feeling any better about the situation?

 

I'm trying to take it all with a grain of salt. Someone told me to look at the big picture. So I'm holding my tongue and keeping my opinions on this matter to myself.

The rescue and I do the best to vet the adopting families to the best of our abilities. I should trust in that. And if ever a life threatening situation arose, obviously, the adoption director would be involved but this isn't a life threatening situation.

And I'm sure if the roles were reversed, I wouldn't appreciate the busybodiness of the foster family.

I'm sure I've done things with Bear that his foster family wouldn't approve of - at some point in his life.

 

I think you should monitor it though..... Maybe try to check up again later on and see if the situation is improved, worsened, changed, etc.

 

I agree. And I will. I only have limited contact if any with the adoptive families. But I will keep checking on the pups when I am allowed access.

 

I haven't experienced this but I believe in listening to my feelings. If you are concerned by all means discuss it with the rescue.
Trust your instincts. ?