Can animal rescue centre force me to have my dog neutered

[hightail]

Are you sure it's your dog?  Some rescues have an arrangement where you don't become the owner, just the keeper.  A bit like fostering I guess.  I'm not sure exactly how it works but I think you need to check your paperwork carefully.

 

 

54 minutes ago, Bunty Rothsay said:

I signed the papers - but it said before you take the dog. So, have they not breached their own agreement?

Are they offering to pay for the procedure?

[hightail]

10 hours ago, Bunty Rothsay said:

But yes i will check re ownership.

When I took a cat from the RSPCA some years ago I just signed the paperwork after a quick scan.  When I looked in more detail later I discovered I had not paid them for the animal.  I had made a donation and agreed to keep/care for it.  In most cases this would never be an issue and it wasn't for me. 

 

As it happens, I agree with your stance on the automatic neutering of male dogs.  I'm not against it but I wouldn't do it without need and if you are going to do it then timing is all important.  How old is the dog?  Too young - very bad (age is breed dependent), quite old and I think the moment has passed.  There's a risk/reward issue whenever a general anaesthetic is involved.

 

I do understand a rescue's stance  to an extent as it's easier to have a blanket rule.  To what extent do you think they'll continue to follow up?