Aibu to be massively panicking about a pup I bought yesterday? European passport

[Ohforgodsake000]

Very stupidly bought a dog yesterday who came with a pet passport issued in Latvia.
All vaccines were stamped in the book and micro chipping also in there.
Thought nothing Of it until I mentioned to a police friend who said this is one of the biggest scams going and he probably doesn't have any vaccines including rabies and threadworm which he could now transfer to my kids.
I feel sick with worry.
What a stupid idiot I am.
No vets will see him as he's not yet registered and its now emergencies only.

I'd imagine the OP would rather not post on this thread any more.

Probably missing something here but why would anyone ever buy a dog or a cat from a breeder - just to have a fancy trendy style - when there are so many needing homes?

Mine isn’t a “fancy trendy style”, although he is one of the breeds that is in demand as a designer cross- i’ve already been approached several times by people wanting to use him as stud.

I was desperate to rescue. I had everything- older children, detached semi rural house, secure garden, sahp. I looked for a rescue for over a year. I found it was first come, first served. I’d book an appt to see the dog that afternoon or next day, only to get a phone call saying sorry, but someone’s just been in and reserved it.

I gave up and went to a breeder. At least i was on a wait list and knew i’d get a dog eventually, unlike a rescue. A puppy came up and i was still no further forward with rescues, and i was starting to feel pressurised into taking any dog i was offered.

Quite cf, quite.

“It’s a shame that all these people that love animals so much aren’t a bit nicer to their fellow humans.

I despair at how rude people are to each other, regardless of the subject”

I'm not polite to people who are racist, sexist, homophobic or who buy from puppy farmers.

I sleep at night :)

Yet you haven't been polite to me either and I'm none of those.

The reason why I'm taking so much time to explain is I think it's such a shame that posters like yourself and Screaming could be alienating people like me, who agree with a lot of what you say about responsible ownership and sourcing, and like the OP who are looking for advice, or other readers hoping for education.

Making many black and white statements without allowing a discussion of the bigger picture, or debate of the details, limits the reach of your message. Being abusive to anyone who suggests a different perspective on just part of what you are saying far from shames people into a different action, it just comes across as unpleasant and unreasonable and detracts from the very valid points you also make.

It’s a shame that all these people that love animals so much aren’t a bit nicer to their fellow humans.

Word.

People still arguing
Don't blame op for not reporting back

I know... i really hope the dog is all fine.

Mine is - shock horror - from what some would class as a backyard breeder.

A friend of a friend whose dog is legendary among her circle as being incredibly friendly, easy going, even tempered and unflappable. She goes everywhere her owner does and there were loads of people on the puppy list before the mating (to an equally coveted dog) even happened.

The two breeds in the mix are known for their health and hardiness.

The people who got puppies were vetted to within an inch of their lives.

The bitch’s owner insists on the pups coming back to her in the event of them needing to be rehomed.

The puppies were raised in a spotlessly clean home with ample opportunity to go outdoors and therefore were 99% housetrained on going to their new homes. They were extensively socialised and take everything in their stride.

They were priced to cover the cost of chipping, vacc’s, feeding etc. The breeder made no profit.

Quite frankly I think I’d rather have a puppy who was bred due to popular demand because it’s parents are so temperamentally sound and physically robust than take the chance on a rescue that is genetically an unknown quantity.

You don't mention health testing at all. Just because the parents are lovely dogs it doesn't mean it's a good idea to breed.

I think it’s as good a reason as any. Yeah I know. Health tests. I agree in principle. But I’d bet my house that a) none of these dogs will end up in rescue and b) that they’ll live long, healthy lives.

EvieBlack Your dog came from a hobby breeder, not a back yard breeder. She knows what she is doing and breeds for a purpose. Thats where most working dogs come from.
Back yard breeders churn out pups with no regard to the welfare of the mother or litter. Theres nothing wrong with breeding dogs, as long as its done responsibly. I do wish people would stop demonizing breeders.

OP I genuinely don’t mean this in a harsh way - but am baffled at the lengths you’ve gone to since speaking to your friend (RSPCA, DEFRA etc) yet, prior to purchase you seemingly put in the absolute minimum when it came to researching.

Am sure everything will be fine, and hope all goes well, but please - no more pets off preloved/gumtree etc. And get some good pet insurance!

DJBaggy - yes I suppose hobby breeder is more accurate. She’s certainly done a fab job. My boy is nearly a year old now and he’s the easiest, best tempered, brightest dog I’ve ever had.