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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Washington Basset Rescue has it's own 501(c)(3), and
all rescues are S/N, given required immunizations, vet checked (all medical
problems take care of - dental, cyst, ortho, etc) and micro chipped. Plus
the bassets are in my home so I can evaluate their temperament.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>But in the Seattle area is Seattle Purebred Dog
Rescue. They should be called Referral, not Rescue. Here is what their
website says.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><STRONG><FONT face=Arial color=#666699>Why do people list their purebreds
with SPDR?</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial> Owners give up their dogs for many reasons. Some of
the most common are divorce, moving, allergies, and "not enough time for the
dog". Many people don't realize until it's too late that a dog needs a great
deal of time and attention. Also, many people do not do their research well
enough before choosing a breed, and end up with a dog that does not fit their
lifestyle. Owners need to realize that placing a dog through SPDR is not the
same kind of instant "solution" as dropping the dog off at the shelter. They
should expect to spend some time working with the breed reps to find the best
possible homes for their dogs. Sometimes a home is found in days, other times it
could take a month or more. Some dogs cannot be placed. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>What about purebreds from shelters? </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial></FONT><BR><FONT face=Arial>SPDR also works with 18 Puget
Sound area shelters, including the Humane Society of Seattle/King County in
Bellevue, King County Animal Control, and PAWS. The shelter may notify SPDR when
it receives a purebred, or SPDR volunteers may visit the shelter and report all
purebreds. Breed reps refer applicants to a shelter if they know of a dog that
fits the applicant's description. The adopter will still be required to fill out
all adoption paperwork for that shelter, and may be refused by the shelter for
adoption. We have no control over shelter adoption procedures, <U>we simply act
as a referral</U>. Most area shelters can only keep dogs from 24 to 72 hours
before they are euthanized. If you are notified of a dog in a shelter, you
should respond promptly. </FONT></DIV>
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