Dogs Adopted Abroad

The average number of abandoned dogs in Italy reaches 50,000 each year, an enormous figure that, despite all the efforts made, shows no sign of decreasing. Unfortunately, there are still many animals, especially dogs, who find themselves homeless and forced to live in shelters and animal shelters. Fortunately, however, there is no lack of initiatives to improve the lives of dogs adopted abroad.

What happens to those animals? Unfortunately, after a certain period they must be killed. Fortunately, Europe has made some progress in this regard. Do you want to know how?

Dogs adopted abroad

The Italian animal protection centers now welcome many more dogs than they could, many of them afflicted with some disability or very old. The greatest desire of the shelters would be to find a family for each of these animals, so that they can live their last days with dignity and love.

But apparently it’s not easy at all. The idea of ​​adopting an animal in the last phase of its life or choosing a sick animal is not yet part of the culture of our country. This is why the animal protection centers have created an initiative to help their little friends.

It has been made possible for each inhabitant of the European Union to take care of a dog in need, especially for members of those countries not particularly afflicted by the phenomenon of abandonment and therefore with fewer opportunities to adopt.

Germany, pioneers in adopting dogs abroad

It is Germany, a country in which the culture of taking care of the most unfortunate animals is more than widespread, that has the largest number of sick or elderly dogs adopted.

After all, Germany is the only country that has included animals in the national constitution, thus defending their rights.

In fact, German laws allow dogs to enter almost all public establishments, and the restrictions on the possession of animals are almost nil; in addition, there are several laws in force that protect their rights.

All this contributes to ensuring that Germany remains one of the countries with the lowest rate of abandoned animals, making it the pioneer nation in the phenomenon of adoptions from abroad.

Through for dogs adopted abroad

Adopting a dog abroad involves some special precautions more than when adopting in your country of residence.

The organizations that take care of abandoned animals in their own country are part of a network of trusted contacts scattered throughout all the nations that adhere to this initiative.

The various contacts take care of looking for potential owners with a trusted profile, willing to take care of a dog with special needs. Both the person and the animal will be analyzed, evaluating whether elderly or children live together in the family, all to determine if it is the right place for the future family member.

The future owners will have to sign a contract in which they declare that they take responsibility for taking care of the animal whatever happens and to communicate any changes in conditions, whether it is their home or regarding the animal’s health.

Once all this data is analyzed and the perfect candidate is found, the animal is sent by land or plane to its new home. The trusted contact will ensure that the pet is treated well for the rest of his life.

In addition, the new “parents” will have to sign a document with which they ensure the return of the animal if they can no longer take care of it in the future.

Despite the allegations that some of these associations act with the sole purpose of making money through the trade in adopted dogs, so far the initiative seems to be working great.

As always in life there are those who wish to do good in a selfless way, and those who seek to make a profit. However, we cannot point the finger at anyone, much less towards all the associations that are doing an incredible non-profit work, driven only by love for dogs. Well done! And thanks…