RBT WELFARE

Following the admittance this year of a small number of RBT’s into  rescue centres. The issue of RBT Welfare and a possible club scheme was raised.

We are fortunate at present to have serving on the Committee       several members with great knowledge and personal experience in the field of Breed Rescue, and with their invaluable input and after a great deal of discussion, it was felt that at this present time, the Club was  not in position to support a Welfare Scheme, either financially or statistically. But, that this was an issue that should be monitored, and if necessary discussed again in the future.

It was felt however that some form of statement of care was required so that the membership were aware of what the Club’s stance was on this subject, and where to go for advice if needed.              

DUTY OF CARE FOR RBT’S IN NEED

Second hand dogs give first class love

The Russian Black Terrier Club will endeavour to:

Provide advice to owners who are experiencing difficulty with owning an RBT to the point they wish to no longer keep the dog; in the hope that the issues may be resolved and the RBT remain with its owner/s and also to those who are no longer able to care for their dog/s due to a change in circumstance.

Through liaison with the owner, facilitate the successful re-homing of dogs that, for whatever reason, are no longer able to stay with their current owner/s, regardless of KC status and/or Club membership. And later with the Rescue Organisation concerned should this advice be sought?

NOTE the RBT Club is unable to re home dogs direct; and can only advise owners to sign dogs over to a known organisation for adoption.

Provide follow up advice for ‘adopted’ RBT’s and their new owners. If known. …...Inform the membership and potential new owners of RBT’s in Rescue Centres requiring new homes via the Club website.

NOTE the Club will only inform of a dog available for homing, it will be the premise of the Rescue Organisation concerned to decide whether the potential owner meets the required criteria for adoption and subsequent decision.

Form a friendly informative working relationship with rescue centres such as Battersea Dogs Home, Dogs Trust, Dog Wardens and smaller rescue organisations in areas near to RBT’s, offering advice if requested on the breed and its needs, and forwarding potential owners to them, and in return encourage them to make the new owners aware of the RBT Club as a resource to them.

Anyone who is experiencing a problem regarding the care of an RBT and who is unable to contact or liaise with the breeder for what ever reason, may contact any serving member of the committee for advice on how to proceed. Although other committee members maybe privy to such requests to ensure a good service and any action recorded beyond this all calls etc will be strictly confidential. 

Details of the committee and their contact numbers are available on the Club website and in The Newsletter.

NOTE: Owners should always contact the breeder of their dog first, many breeders are only too happy to offer advise to their owners, and usually require their stock to be returned to them should circumstances change…