Utredning och uppföljning av adoptionshundars situation
There are some hazards associated with mediating dogs for adoption to Sweden from foreigncountries. Contagion is considered to be one of them, but this report focuses solely on what adoptionsmay signify to the dogs concerning animal welfare. The aim of this study is to investigate how thebusiness in Sweden is run and what this can imply to the adopted dogs. Websites of the organizationswhich perform mediation of dogs, has been examined to show which information is available. A webquestionnaire was sent to these organizations to learn more about their standard procedure. To followup the situation of the adopted dogs, a web questionnaire was also sent to previous and former dogowners of adopted dogs. Results is shown regarding the organizations initial and subsequentinspections considering adoptions, competence of the superior staff, requirements for the adoptersalong with which information is given about dogs available for adoption. The results from the webquestionnaire show the occurrence of and reasons for re-homing and euthanizing. Some of therespondents have experienced that their dogs exhibit behaviours that can be problem related, such asseparation anxiety, fear, aggression or insecurity. However, the majority of the respondents indicatesatisfaction with the adopted dog.