Rescue Groups asking DL#?
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Chasey_Lane
Salt Life
itsbob
I bowl overhand
Seems rather silly, but I'd assume the same reason they want it when you go to buy a gun.
It's law that you have to update the address on your license, so if you disappear with a dog, a database search for your license SHOULD tell them where you went.
Kinda silly over a dog.. but I would think that's why.
When I worked at a movie rental place that's how we would track movie thieves, and money owing losers..
Crewdawg141
IYAMYAS!!!!!
It is trespasses into privacy like such that keeps me from dealing with rescue groups.
unixpirate
Pitty Party
Cowgirl
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Toxick
Splat
So why would a rescue group needs my DL #?
They don't. The only people who you are ever required by law to provide with your DL or your DL number, are the police - and only then if they stop you while you're actually driving.
Tell the rescue people you don't drive.
If they don't buy that, go for brute honesty and just tell them you don't want to furnish your DL# to them, because it's none of their bees-wax.
Cowgirl
Well-Known Member
Oh, I know they don't *need* it. I just want to know why they'd even ask for it. :shrug:
Toxick
Splat
Most databases have a unique identifier. That's probably what they settled on to key anyone they put in their DB. Most places use SSN, though. Not all citizens have a driver's license, but all do have a SSN. I don't like to use my SSN as an identification key either, though, and I avoid it whever possible.
That's the only possible reason I can think of that they'd ask for it.
That, or attempted identity theft.
Cowgirl
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SoftballCrazy
New Member
We also need your bank account number, PIN, credit card # and 3 digit code on the back, your address...while you're at it, can you throw in your SSN?? TIA.
Cowgirl
Well-Known Member
We also need your bank account number, PIN, credit card # and 3 digit code on the back, your address...while you're at it, can you throw in your SSN?? TIA.
PsyOps
Pixelated
So why would a rescue group need my DL #?
My wife and I adopted from two different rescues and I don't recall them asking for a DL.
bcp
In My Opinion
maybe you look honest?
bcp
In My Opinion
I would never ask to see your drivers license.Are you saying I don't?
MtnGrlBytheBay
New Member
It's used as a way to identify two things quickly:
Verification of Address
Age of Adopter
Now, if you don't want to provide that, don't make a big deal out of it, but DO ask if there is another way to verify the needed credentials.
I do agree that certain rescue groups have begun making the adoption process a bit of an ego boost. To many hoops to jump through. I've volunteered and run animal rescue for many years, and I've learned that trust, communication and body language go a long way. Plus, if you have a good "take back" policy you're covered.
An adoption contract should really not be more than one page...unless it is a breed specific rescue. Even then, baited questions like, "Will you tether your dog outside" are worthless because even a newbie adopter knows to answer that question with a "No." Open ended questions are better.
Anyway, the point is, that a DL# does have it's worth, but there are plenty of alternatives and a polite refusal works wonders.
Verification of Address
Age of Adopter
Now, if you don't want to provide that, don't make a big deal out of it, but DO ask if there is another way to verify the needed credentials.
I do agree that certain rescue groups have begun making the adoption process a bit of an ego boost. To many hoops to jump through. I've volunteered and run animal rescue for many years, and I've learned that trust, communication and body language go a long way. Plus, if you have a good "take back" policy you're covered.
An adoption contract should really not be more than one page...unless it is a breed specific rescue. Even then, baited questions like, "Will you tether your dog outside" are worthless because even a newbie adopter knows to answer that question with a "No." Open ended questions are better.
Anyway, the point is, that a DL# does have it's worth, but there are plenty of alternatives and a polite refusal works wonders.
steeler_chick
New Member
I think there are people that would try to 'adopt' dogs just because they wanted to re sell them... Maybe the rescue group wants to check out that you are who you say you are and not some puppy pusher... not sure how effective that is, but I think they are trying to be thorough?
ooktdoo
New Member
They ask for it to make sure you aren't a low life whose running a dog fighting ring or a puppy mill and are so desperate for dogs you now use a fake ID at shelters to try and get a dog. One of my best friends works at a shelter and you'd be surprised what people will do. Also people will use fake ID's if they have had past animal cruelty charges. The way I feel if you want the animal and don't have anything to hide, cough up the info.