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Do I own a dog "adopted" from a rescue centre

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A few years ago I got a dog from a well-known rescue home. They never used the word "new owner" when referring to me, but instead referred to me as adopting the dog. I do not plan to sell the dog or anything like that, but I have always wondered whether I actually ever legally own my dog. I paid £100 for the dog and this sum was referred to as a donation in all paperwork, which suggests that since there was no official payment, I do not actually own the dog.
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what does it say?
was there a microchip?
who is registered?
Much easier resolved by a quick call to the charity to confirm if you are allowed to pass the animal to someone else, if they have to be involved in that process at all etc... if its for payment or free probably doesn't make material difference.
this is in case the dog gets lost, or I guess I could die or potentially to stop people getting them to sell for a profit.
if anything happens the dog goes back to the rescue.
I think it’s a good scheme.
there are times when people die and most younger people wouldn’t consider succession planning for their dog.
The donation you make to adopt them is just a donation, not a purchase price. The rescue transferred the microchip records over to me after the dogs had each been with me a few months (to make sure the adoption stuck before doing so, presumably).
So I think rescue centres retain the ownership of their animals, and "adopters" have no such rights.
Note of caution: No matter how much they plead, it is not wise to provide them with pampas grass. A well trained cat can destroy one stem in seconds and it will take you a long time to pick up the bits.
The organisation Cinnamon Trust will pay for all vetinary requirements - them being the true owner, i don't know about other organisations.