European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - August 18, 1986, Darmstadt, Hesse Surfs a two by Siv position cd to prof can find him at the Cambrai Exchange Ishier s Cage. I most of the cals survive during the Winter Childers. J. But barely. You can see How weak they Are and til can usually Tell which ones will probably die. Here s a lot of Erol said disease claimed be Kittens born this Spring. A a lot of potential adopters insist on getting a said Childers. We Are a bit leery of people who at on a Iti Ilen to begin with because we re afraid pro going to Lind Ihal Kitten once again when it comes a cat. We would appreciate those who Only my a Kitten not to Call us. We have very few Kittens. My of them die right alter birth. Or the Mother aborts Mit because she s not Strong enough to carry them i Childers need s Homes so badly that she is willing to in a guarantee if you Don t like the cat you can no it Back. I d rather do thai than to see that poor cat Back out the she added. Also you can be aran Lood that you will not get a sick cat. That would the end of us if we gave out sick Chik fers has been seeking help from non Profil a animations. But to no Avail. We Are bitter because it seems like nobody cares 3 said. And these cats need tar More than we could. Y provide. There Are so Many of Inhat can be done about the problem l suppose education is the key. I m against Ijuin atm people s lives. But this is a Lough one Wikiera said. People will continue picking up and l 5t Edwing away animals. They need to understand that a Al is a commitment. Children grow up but Pels remain pendent forever. And it costs Money to teed and " be for a pet. It s a big responsibility and something o. Insider before getting one Banda Willingham and Bessie Lerner Are asking. Same questions. Willingham. Wife of an army a Nant officer has been involved Wilh the society for prevention of cruelty to animals and owns five cals flour dogs brought irom Iha Slatas. She helps by Ling the strays to the veterinarian s office and running ser errands Lerner wife of a Dod civilian runs a Foster Home lil permanent Homes can be found. She currently ass for Chr Lacals and two Kil Lens. Childers is caring for four cats and four Kittens. V we Are filled to the brim Wilh cats right now she cd. Of we can t find More Homes Belore this Winter for Jne of the stray cats still out Here we May have to be them put to sleep. I Don t want to see inem suffer Tough another Winter like they did last Winter she j1 Antl help to a child Era can be reached at 0613s-3soq or write Heidi Mere Postrach 122 6500 Mainz. Willingham at i3&3q99 or Lerner at 06152-54868, r aug but 18, by Diana Valdez and Chuck Vinch staff writers it might throw some owners into a tailspin when they find out that their foreign born Pedigree Pooch is considered nothing More than a Mere mull in fhe states but Thal s the warning coming from the american Kennol club. Before you Rush out and buy Ihal wonderful dog you be always wanted and especially in you want to Register it in the Stales better heed the following. The acc handles about 130 of 300 internationally recognized dog Breeds. In the Case of foreign born Breeds the acc Only recognizes those that Are registered with acc approved registries in Europe there Are Aboul 74 acc approved registries worldwide must or what shopping for a Pedigree that won t get snubbed in the states 58 of them Are in Europe 3b in Germany alone. The acc can provide a list of these registries. With the list local breeders who Register their Pedigree dogs Wilh the acc approved registries can be found said Marion Goldstein acc spokeswoman. Although the acc is noted As the largest and most prestigious of the american Kennel clubs Hose who want to Lorigo the complications of the acc Regis Lvalion policy can Check Wilh the United Kennel club. Their policies Are More relaxed and they accept about the same number of Breeds. We re in Hie business of registering dogs and providing a said Andy Johnson spokesman for the ukr. I be heard several limes from people who have inc to gel foreign born dogs registered with the acc. H seems that it the dogs Are not irom one of the registries on that list the acc will not recognize them certainly there Are other breeders of equal Quality. If the dog feel Orts to a legitimate recognized Breed and has the Correct paperwork in does t matter what he source 15 the ukr will Register Breeds that Aren t recognized by either club Are usually obscure and unknown or unpopular in the states but the popular Breed s such As poof ass. Cocker spaniels dachshunds German shepherds collies and terriers Are recognized Johnson suggests Ihal those interested in. Purchasing dogs go to local Kennel clubs in Europe to get a list of breeders. Local veterinarians also Are Good sources for finding breeders who will have healthy Pedigree dogs. Then go to Tho breeder he said. Ask to have a look around. Is in clean do the dogs appear Well Ted and eared or has the breeder won any awards does the breeder seem to be conscientious is he knowledgeable about the Breed a Lugg embed biking the breeders Why they Are in Tho Breeding business. He said he understands this May be difficult considering language barriers. But he recommends Ihal those who Are really serious about buying dogs or show and Breeding and plan on registering the animal in the states take the trouble to Lind someone who Speaks the local language to acl As an interpreter. At least a three general Ion Pedigree is required for registration at either the acc or ukr. In my experience Johnson said reputable foreign breeders usually provide a four or five generation the Pedigree should list the Mother and lather show championships won and the dogs color. The ukr requires registration papers on the individual dog from that country s oct registry which Ifie breeder should ". Be Able to provide Johnson said. The acc needs an Export Pedigree certificate Wilh information staling that the american importer owner purchased a. Felo x the dog on a certain Daycl Jan f for these Eri As we As the country of Sale and Dale of Transfer. For More information write american Kennel club attention foreign registration 51 Madison ave. New York. . 10010, or. United Kennel club 100 e. Kilgore rd., Kalamazoo Mich. 49001-5598 or Call 616 343-9020. A gnat Dane Puppy. The stars and stripes Page
