Asking for ID?

CelticGlory · 12-30-2011, 03:13 PM

I'm looking at a breeder's website and they state they require a copy of the buyer's ID? Is this a red flag? I will PM the website or name if someone wants, otherwise I don't feel comfortable doing it on here. I'm just curious if this is normal practice or something to run away from? This is the first time I came across something like this! So I don't know what to think.

msvette2u · 12-30-2011, 03:26 PM

As in...driver's license? We require that even in rescue, it's on the forms they sign at the time of adoption.

CelticGlory · 12-30-2011, 03:43 PM

Yes as in a driver's license, this is the first time of even hearing of a breeder asking for ID. I know this breeder from what they wrote has had many bad dealings with others in the past, but this is the first time a breeder has ever asked and I've read many other sales contracts over the years. I know in rescues and shelters they ask for ID. So this is normal though? I know other breeders have asked for a photo of the buyer and things of that nature before, along with phone interviews, etc.

ETA: I'm just wary of given my ID out to just anyone without asking "why" first and asking what they plan on doing with it after the fact.

gagsd · 12-30-2011, 03:45 PM

If they accept credit card or check, I would definitely think it was OK.

12-30-2011, 03:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
CelticGlory Master Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fl Posts: 623	Asking for ID? I'm looking at a breeder's website and they state they require a copy of the buyer's ID? Is this a red flag? I will PM the website or name if someone wants, otherwise I don't feel comfortable doing it on here. I'm just curious if this is normal practice or something to run away from? This is the first time I came across something like this! So I don't know what to think. __________________ # "Breed not a savage dog, nor permit a loose stairway." - Talmud # "In my day, we didn't have dogs or cats. All I had was Silver Beauty, my beloved paper clip." - Jennifer Hart, Arlington

12-30-2011, 03:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
msvette2u Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Beautiful Pacific NW Posts: 5,505	As in...driver's license? We require that even in rescue, it's on the forms they sign at the time of adoption. __________________ Ruger v. Sunnyside Stray 4-11-11

12-30-2011, 03:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
CelticGlory Master Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fl Posts: 623	Yes as in a driver's license, this is the first time of even hearing of a breeder asking for ID. I know this breeder from what they wrote has had many bad dealings with others in the past, but this is the first time a breeder has ever asked and I've read many other sales contracts over the years. I know in rescues and shelters they ask for ID. So this is normal though? I know other breeders have asked for a photo of the buyer and things of that nature before, along with phone interviews, etc. ETA: I'm just wary of given my ID out to just anyone without asking "why" first and asking what they plan on doing with it after the fact. __________________ # "Breed not a savage dog, nor permit a loose stairway." - Talmud # "In my day, we didn't have dogs or cats. All I had was Silver Beauty, my beloved paper clip." - Jennifer Hart, Arlington Last edited by CelticGlory; 12-30-2011 at 03:46 PM.

12-30-2011, 03:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
gagsd Knighted Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: georgia Posts: 2,970	If they accept credit card or check, I would definitely think it was OK. __________________ Animals do not have rights. Owners have responsibilities. www.columbusworkingdogs.com

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