I adopted an APBT From the S.P.C.A.?

Question

On the Adoption papers from the S.P.C.A the previous owner provided the kennel that she was bred at. I contacted the breeder and he was furious the previous owner gave her up to the S.P.C.A rather than bringing her back to the kennel she was bred at. I guess the previous owner signed papers that he would return her to the kennel if there was any problems. She has existing registered pure bred papers. Is there anyway I can legally get these papers since I am the new owner. How do I go about this? If anyone has any advice please let me know I would really appreciate it. I would like to register her with the APTTA of B.C. Can I just ask the breeder? Can I pay for these forms?? I guess I could just ask him hey? Any advice?

Answer 1

The best thing to do is to contact the breeder. But be prepared, they may require you to return the dog to them. If the previous owner violated the sales contract by turning to dog over to the pound, the breeder may have legal recourse to get the dog back. I am not telling you this to scare you, you to make you prepared for worst case situation.

Answer 2

Katslookup is completely correct. If the original owner signed a contract with the breeder that contained a rehome clause the original owner was in breach of contract when they surrendered the dog to the S.P.C.A. and the breeder can legally demand the return the dog and will win their case because the contract is legal and binding. That doesn't mean that they will. I would contact the breeder and talk to them about the whole situation. If the breeder feels that your home is a good place for the dog I see no reason for them to demand the dog back. A rehome clause is in a breeder's contract for this very reason to help in protecting their puppies from ending up in a pound or shelter and not just because they don't want you to have it. Also they will be able to tell you about the papers and if you cannot get the dog registered then you would at least be able to get a Pedigree with his/her ancestors and any genetical history from the breeder. Seems like this breeders is in it for the love of the breed and would probably be happy to help you. After all it was the original owner that was irresponsible and not the breeder! Good luck!

Answer 3

Why did you go the SPCA to get the dog? Is she going to be a pet? Or maybe you want to start breeding to make some money. Do you have a kennel or are you going to be a backyard breeder?
If she is going to be a pet why do need to register her? Get her neutered and enjoy the greatest breed of dog in the world.
I have a pure bred APBT, neutered, and she is the best dog I have ever had. I have a pure bred Beagle, I threw the papers away, had him neutered, he is a pet.
Sorry to be so harsh but I was not sure of your intentions.

Answer 4

The only person who can transfer the papers to you is the current legal owner which is probably the person who gave the dog to the SPCA - unless the dog was never actually registered in which case they may still be in the breeder's name.

Answer 5

contact the breeder and ask them, you should be able to contact the Dogg breeders association and send them copies of your receipts and they will change the ownership to you. I had to do that with my sheppard, the cost in ontario is around $50. Thats if i wanted the papers back, changing her micro chip and tatoo info was free.

Answer 6

your out of luck you can only get papers with the help of the breeder. your best beat is to pay the breeder...he might try to get his dog back...i sell pits too and i sell the same way if i sell a dog and the buyer get read of it it come back to me.i have them sign a paper and all my dogs r tatoo and i take a pic of markings. if they signed papers he could sue them for money or u for the dog back. depends on the laws where u live. email me maybe i can help or i might know the breeder. we do this because we want to know r dogs r not in dummys hands.and some times we want to breed back to litters that put out good pups.we done want r dog at the s.p.c.a.

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