Not sure which section to put this under but here goes.

Bit of background info...  My neice (my sister's daughter) is, unfortunately, taking after her mother in that she has waaaay to many animals. She's one of these people who sells them, then replaces, sells then replaces, always with the "it's heartbreaking to have to rehome him/her but..." tagline :rolleyes:  She has two kids of her own and is only 20 herself.  She "rescues" a lot of her animals (by rescue I mean she sees them in the local papers and buys them - that, to her, is "rescuing" them as they may go to someone who won't love them.  (Stick with me... it gets worse :rolleyes: )  My sister and I get along OK as long as we don't talk about animals and how best to keep them (you can guess who the neice got all her ideas from).  We have VERY differing views on animal husbandry!

Anyway...
Last week I went to my local Farm Warehouse and I always stop to read the for sale and wanted postcards in the lobby.  I couldn't believe my eyes - there was this ad, with my neice's phone number, stating "Wanted.  Stud dog for pretty lemon spotted Dalmatian bitch.  Must be local.  Dalmatian prefered but any large breed considered" !!!    I just stood there in shock!  I looked round to see if anyone was watching then whipped the postcard off the wall and stuffed it into my bag.

My neice already has this Dally bitch plus a Bulldog, a Chinese Crested (AND one of the resulting puppies from the previous two :( ) plus  numerous other animals.  On top of all this I heard my OTHER neice (sister to the one above) has just aquired a part bred Bloodhound bitch IN WHELP!!!!  In whelp to what I dread to think, as she got her from someone who breeds Dogues, Mastiffs, etc.

There's no point in talking to my sister about it as she wouldn't see anything wrong with it.  I've told my Mum and she said she'd have "words" (you know the sort of power Grandmothers can weild :d ) with both my neices, but apart from that what else can I do?

I'm so ashamed to be associated with this sort of practice.  What's worse is that I know for a fact that they tell people their Aunt (Me) is a successful breeder/exhibitor/judge to make it appear that they know what they're doing!!

If anyone has any bright ideas as to what I can do please don't hesitate to tell me.  I've got no qualms about reporting either of them to any authority regarding what they're doing but, to be honest, I don't know if they're breaking any laws.  I'm just devasted that I'm related to these people. :(

Debs

Oops what a kerfuffle!  Not sure about an answer to all that ......!

Good luck.

Gordon Bennett! The one thing I can think of that may be worth a try as far as reporting goes is the tax office -although that would have to be once there already are pups to be sold/have been sold. I do know it can be done, a friend of mine had somebody reporting her for making money without declaring it because she'd had puppies. She was easily able to prove SHE had not made money -she's only ever had ONE litter and did of course do all testing relevant for her breed so lots of vet's bills etc - I'd imagine that won't be the case here....

Hi Marianne,

The first neice didn't charge anything for the Bulldog/Crested pups (there were only two and she kept one).  I doubt if the second one will charge much , if anything, for the Bloodhound crosses.  I can certainly look into it though.  I'll do anything to make their life hard enough for them to maybe think twice.

Debs

How awful.

I think if you feel that strongly I would tell them straight what you think off them and what they are doing and then say if they are not willing to change what they are doing then you want nothing more to do with them :)

I know it sounds harsh but that is what I would do ;)

You need to distance yourself as far away as possible if they are not willing to take on board your concerns and advice :)

Lucy
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Hi Lucy,

Already done that (which is why there's no point in me talking to them anymore).  About 6 months ago we had a family do for my Parents and I spent my entire time talking to them and trying to keep my temper while pointing out the error of their ways.  My brother also no longer keeps in contact with any of them.  I only hear about the things they're up to if I happen to meet them in town. 

I can't believe we're so different when we were both brought up by Mum and Dad to be responsible with our animals.  Now my idiot sister has passed her awful lack of ethics on to her children.  I normally try and ignore what they do but this just has me so riled

Debs

Difficult when you advice is falling on deaf ears :rolleyes:

Just walk away and don't waste your energy as they sound like they will never change their ways :(

At least there is one member of the family who does things right ;)

Lucy
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So sorry for you...you can choose your friends...but not your relatives.
However you have made your feelings clear to her, but I'd guess she feels just as justified in her views and unless you want to loose family through this then  my guess would be you are going to just disassociate from it!
Be confident that you do know what is best and that others are just cant be advised.
Karen ;-)

>I just stood there in shock!  I looked round to see if anyone was watching then whipped the postcard off the wall and stuffed it into my bag.>

Don't blame you!!

arrange a nice day out for your niece.....take her out for the day..
Take her to a local pound/rescue centre have them get some case file photo's ready for you of the particular nastines, abuse and horrific neglect &injury some of their rescue's have endured.
I defy anyone not to 'think on' after having to see the end result for some puppies/dogs.

maybe..just maybe.. seeing the other side of things might jolt her to a more sensible view?
Good Luck x

Just so you know your not alone,relatives,one set have two most beautifal dobes,who never ever get a walk,confines to a small yard(but they do feed them and love them at least) I think its so cruel,clever dogs,going out of their minds with boredom.
Another relative,had dogs too many to mention,one that sticks,bit the postman,first offence,had him destroyed as she wanted to go on holiday,her neighbour,let two greys loose on the common and drove away.
My own stupid sister:let her dog off the lead,he jumped into the thames,60 foot drop,lucky to live,not broken leg but badly sprained bruised,took to vet,went home put in crate,and then they went out all day to brighton.
Another relative,had a diabetic cat,went away for two days,no insulin injections,so dead cat on her return.
most are only related to me through marriage,but a hard time keeping my gob shut,just give your lecture,and try to stay away is the only advice,and I know its not very good advice,but some never learn.