Traveling/legal stuff

[Capttyinknots]

I have a few questions. In November I’ll be traveling through WV and I was considering meeting up with an owner. I’m very scared (read: PTSD) of getting in legal trouble so I’ve never dreamed to attempt in my home state of NC.

Are there any legalities surrounding setting up this kind of thing across state lines? As long as the physical contact is made in WV, I’m good right?

One day I will own my own pruppet but I want to wait til I’m out of school with stable shelter and finances for the dogs sake.

TIA!

 

[aqua]

Meeting someone is always risky no matter what the law says or doesn't say. Your ability to judge someone's character and intent is really important. At minimum I would plan to meet somewhere in public first (which is hard right now because of the pandemic) and just talk awhile and learn about each other. Give yourself a way out early and be hard to follow if it goes badly. If you're buying snacks or coffee, use cash if possible (again... pandemic). Pay attention to your gut, and before you do this, accept the possibility that you will end up parting ways and no connection will happen. That's not failure.

The zooier than thou podcast covers some of this here: https://zoo.wtf/s1e5-5-the-safety-dance/

 

[Capttyinknots]

Meeting someone is always risky no matter what the law says or doesn't say. Your ability to judge someone's character and intent is really important. At minimum I would plan to meet somewhere in public first (which is hard right now because of the pandemic) and just talk awhile and learn about each other. Give yourself a way out early and be hard to follow if it goes badly. If you're buying snacks or coffee, use cash if possible (again... pandemic). Pay attention to your gut, and before you do this, accept the possibility that you will end up parting ways and no connection will happen. That's not failure.

The zooier than thou podcast covers some of this here: https://zoo.wtf/s1e5-5-the-safety-dance/

Very wise advice! I will check that out ASAP!!!

 

[Pillar]

Meeting someone is always risky no matter what the law says or doesn't say. Your ability to judge someone's character and intent is really important. At minimum I would plan to meet somewhere in public first (which is hard right now because of the pandemic) and just talk awhile and learn about each other. Give yourself a way out early and be hard to follow if it goes badly. If you're buying snacks or coffee, use cash if possible (again... pandemic). Pay attention to your gut, and before you do this, accept the possibility that you will end up parting ways and no connection will happen. That's not failure.

The zooier than thou podcast covers some of this here: https://zoo.wtf/s1e5-5-the-safety-dance/

Damn bro, you ought to post more often! Very wise words indeed.