This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello to everyone,
To alleviate any concern on behalf of NFHR breeders and owners, we at the UEF have decided to add a specific addendum for any Fjord adoption that will take place through our foundation. As we at Bailey's are both members and firm supporters of the NFHR, to do otherwise would be very conflicting for me, personally. The advantage to working within the NFHR guidelines is beneficial to any of us interested in not only saving Fjords from slaughter, but in keeping our breed pure. Mike May has agreed to look over this addendum and help me with it, which is very appreciated! So far, the plan for this addendum is as follows: #1. Every Fjord rescued and brought to our facility without any paperwork will be scanned and/or DNA tested. If we are able to trace said Fjord we will complete all NFHR required paperwork to register said Fjord. #2. I will then contact both the last owner and the breeder to tell them we have their Fjord, and ascertain if they wish to adopt said Fjord back or not. HOWEVER, no breeder or Fjord owner of said Fjord will be allowed to adopt back a Fjord if they personally brought said Fjord to auction. Furthermore, if either last owner or breeder wishes to adopt said Fjord, this will have to go before the Officers of the United Equine Foundation for discussion and approval depending on individual situation. In such an instance, the UEF Officers may decide to request the assistance of Mike May or another BOD member of the NFHR, again, depending on circumstance. #3. Any Fjord or Fjord cross we rescue that we cannot find parentage on through either microchip or DNA testing will have a no breeding clause stipulated in the adoption contract. All colts or stallions will be required to be gelded and all mares will not be allowed to be bred. We feel this is the best thing to do to not only protect the Fjord breed, but to also help stop the population growth of Fjord crosses which will only contribute to the problem of slaughter which we are trying to prevent. #4. Rescued Fjords will be placed up for adoption once we have gone through the entire procedure of attempting to both find past owners and breeders, and begin the registration process, if applicable. Does anyone else have anything they wish to comment on? Remember, this is an addendum SPECIFICALLY designed for Fjord rescues. This is not the actual adoption contact. Thanks, Lynda C. Welch [EMAIL PROTECTED] Vice President and Norwegian Fjord Representative, United Equine Foundation http://www.unitedequinefoundation.org/homepage.htm For donations to save a Fjord, please visit PayPal.com and enter [EMAIL PROTECTED] Lynda and Daniel Bailey's Norwegian Fjords Quality Fjords--Equine Transportation--Hand-braided Tack & Accessories White Cloud, MI 231-689-9902 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hometown.aol.com/baileysfjords/
