Rescues and the MOD.

Does any one know if the Ministry of Defence take suitable rescues?

They used to, maybe 20/30 years ago, so I would think they still do. Most of the Rosyth dockyard GSD were rescues. If so it will probably be like the police criteria

a] under two
b] ball or toy crazy
c] no history of aggression

Found these links

http://www.workingdoghandler.com/index.php...&id=80&Itemid=2

http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceN...ePoliceDogs.htm

http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceN...outTheOther.htm

But this is the one you want

http://www.defenceanimalcentre.co.uk/Home.htm

i work in plymouth dockyard. i could ask if you want? i'm quite good mates with a few of the dog handlers.

The reason I ask is because if any rescues give dogs to the MOD to go through DAC, then they might want to stop doing so for awhile.

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DAC kennels refused licence Published Date: 09 September 2008 By Michael Cooke WEDNESDAY 8AM: The Defence Animal Centre, which trains dogs for combat zones around the world, may face legal action over the state of its kennels. Melton Council's animal licensing officer found 'significant deterioration' in the dogs' accommodation and refused to issue an Animal Boarding Establishment licence saying urgent action was needed. The Ministry of Defence conceded that the kennels, in Welby Lane, Melton, needed to be replaced and said it was actively negotiating with the private company that manages them for this to be done. In a statment it said: "We are fully aware the kennels at the Defence Animal Centre require replacement. Realm (the company) currently manages all of the facilities at the centre, and we are working urgently with them to establish how and when a replacement plan is to be put in place. "At the same time, we are ensuring that the essential trained dog and handler output to the services continues to meet operational requirements. "We have, and continue to be, in constructive negotiations with Realm which has acknowledged its responsibility for the proper repair and replacement of the kennels." Melton Council's rural, economic and environmental affairs committee said it would defer a decision on whether or not to prosecute to give the two parties time to resolve the matter and it stressed that cleanliness at the centre was of a good standard. However, it warned that if no solution can be found the matter will be referred back to a special meeting or its next meeting in November for further consideration.

Melton News

I did a couple of courses there a long time ago when the kennels we're quite new and still run by the army, I can only think that the government has contracted it out and as usual the civil serpents have gone for the cheapest contractor

QUOTE (Robert @ September 11, 2008 08:33 pm)

I did a couple of courses there a long time ago when the kennels we're quite new and still run by the army, I can only think that the government has contracted it out and as usual the civil serpents have gone for the cheapest contractor

No surprise there then.

Sounds about right for anything controlled by this government. Sold down the river for a couple of backhanders to the lowest bidder. There's unused kennels all around the RAF camps where they don't trust the coppers with the dogs anymore. They could round all the kennels up and start a fresh and put it back under military control.

QUOTE (murphysgirl @ September 11, 2008 09:04 pm)

QUOTE (Robert @ September 11, 2008 08:33 pm)

I did a couple of courses there a long time ago when the kennels we're quite new and still run by the army, I can only think that the government has contracted it out and as usual the civil serpents have gone for the cheapest contractor

No surprise there then.

That's the problem with spending Tax Payer's money - you have to prove you are getting best value for money. The defence budget isn't a limitless pot and there are lots of other defence capabilities and equipment that also need to be paid for.

Of course it doesn't follow that if you pay more you will get a better service - who can tell in advance!

The bad news stories always get the exposure .. the good news stuff where civil servants have negotiated good value contracts which deliver well doesn't tend to attract the same levels of interest! Human nature I suppose!!!
Let's hope the DAC get themselves sorted quickly

QUOTE (barkingmad @ September 13, 2008 01:43 pm)

QUOTE (murphysgirl @ September 11, 2008 09:04 pm)

QUOTE (Robert @ September 11, 2008 08:33 pm)

I did a couple of courses there a long time ago when the kennels we're quite new and still run by the army, I can only think that the government has contracted it out and as usual the civil serpents have gone for the cheapest contractor

No surprise there then.

That's the problem with spending Tax Payer's money - you have to prove you are getting best value for money. The defence budget isn't a limitless pot and there are lots of other defence capabilities and equipment that also need to be paid for.

Of course it doesn't follow that if you pay more you will get a better service - who can tell in advance!

The bad news stories always get the exposure .. the good news stuff where civil servants have negotiated good value contracts which deliver well doesn't tend to attract the same levels of interest! Human nature I suppose!!!
Let's hope the DAC get themselves sorted quickly

I'm a Civil Servant, we aren't all bad! We just get a bad press!

QUOTE (KatieKoo @ September 13, 2008 01:03 pm)

I'm a Civil Servant, we aren't all bad! We just get a bad press!

Yeah me too .... did I give myself away!!!

.. and Roly says I'm fab!

Roly is a very sensible lad! And very gorgeous too! Bailey thinks "Syval Serunts is brill, cos dey is flexubable wiv der howrs ant can com to vysit for da luntsh tyme!"

LOL!

We'd best get off this thread before we get accused of hi-jacking!

Swift exit of two sybil serpents followed by two gorg springies .....

It's OK - I don't think anyone realised we were in there .... Roly schnuffled all the biscuit crumbs we left after our extended tea break and Bailey licked up the left over cream from the buns ..... (it's OK imaginary buns and biccys are calorie free!!!) Phew!