What does it mean when a dog has his papers?

It means your dog is a pure breed and his family tree is registered with DOG REGISTRY OF AMERICA (DRA) formerly the US Kennel Club. They control which dogs are allowed to compete in breed competitions and to a certain degree monitor inbreeding.

How do I get my rescued dog papers?

The veterinarian service will provide you with a legal certificate, and probably a rabies tag for the dog’s collar as well. Take it to the local shelter. They will scan the dog for a microchip to see if it’s already registered, and if not you can register it then.

Where can I get official dog registration papers?

Now, what you could do, is find someone in the criminal element that for a fee would be happy to provide you with registration papers (documents) that look real, but are simply falsified. Likewise, there are a number of dog registries, that for a fee will give you official looking papers saying your dog is registered with their organization.

What should you do if you find a lost dog?

When you see a dog wandering loose, don’t immediately rush over and grab the dog’s collar. Although it’s important to get the dog to safety, your safety is key as well. Not every dog is friendly, and a lost dog may be frightened, stressed, or injured.

Where can I Find my Dog’s ID tag?

Another form of ID that can be traced by animal control or a veterinarian is a tattoo, and these are usually located on the inside of the dog’s ear, inside of the thigh, or sometimes on the belly. If you’ve called all the numbers associated with the ID tag and microchip, what options are left for contacting the dog’s owner?

Where can I get registration papers for a Pitbull?

There may be 50 different companies that provide registration papers for Pitbulls. But there are only two registries that I would purchase a pitbull registered with; the UKC and the ABKC. Any other registry for my breed and purpose is useless.

Is it possible to get dog registration papers?

No, of course not. Likewise, without having proper documentation it is impossible to attain legitimate registration papers. Now, what you could do, is find someone in the criminal element that for a fee would be happy to provide you with registration papers (documents) that look real, but are simply falsified.

What happens in the case of a lost dog?

In the case of a lost dog, you, as the true dog owner, still hold property rights superior to those of the person who found your dog. In both cases, the original pet owners typically maintain the right to your dog, as long as you can prove he does, indeed, belong with you, and you have found him in a reasonable amount of time.

How to get the word out about a lost or found pet?

Posting flyers is one of the best known and most effective methods of getting the word out about a lost or found pet. Unfortunately, people in distress often create flyers in great haste with the result that their flyers omit critical information and are poorly designed.

Where to post flyers for lost and found pets?

Yellow is said to be the most visible color from a distance and likely to attract more attention than plain white paper. Post your flyers on bulletin boards in vets’ offices, pet supply stores, laundromats, etc.