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Originally Posted by tammy8833  shelters are a good place to look but unforunately they cost the same a lot of times as going to a breeder and are very differcult to adopt from. i have seen some pretty puppies for adoption but several times i have seen $1000 price tag attached to the baby, and thats a big turn off, i understand the need for the money, but i also look at it this way..if im going to pay XX amount of dollars for a dog im going to a breeder for a puppy so they can adapt with my home and my personality. vs the older dog who cost the same amount and may not fit in for whatever reason. |
Seriously? I have never heard of a shelter charging $1000 to adopt a dog! I'd definately go to a breeder too if that was the case. The shelters here adopt their animals for no more than about $100--and that is IF the animal still needs spay/neuter. Generally the don't go into in depth screening either (which isn't necessarily good). They may require a fenced in yard (most do) or someone with no children, or someone who is home for at least XX number of hours per day. Have you ever questioned why the rates were so much? I'd be very interested to know.