I have been following this thread with a lot of interest. As stated in my introductory post, I got Preston from a breeder rescue. The woman I got him from takes in the puppies and adult dogs from breeders that they can not, or will not sell. These puppies are not sold due to various reasons, as with Preston, he is larger than the breed standard. She then houses these dogs until she can find homes for them. I work at the local newspaper, and regularly see ads for yorkies for anywhere from $350-$1000. When I got Preston, I paid $100. This money went toward care and maitenance of the dogs. Preston was up to date on all shots and wormed. We have numerous no kill shelters who ask even more than $100 for mixed breed dogs.
This woman is making no profit off of these dogs. She houses these dogs and cares for them until homes can be found. They play on her farm and in her house. There are several dogs on her property that she stated she will keep until they go to the rainbow bridge, as she feels that caring for them would be too much of a challenge for the normal person.
With all of this said, THAT is what I consider a RESCUE. How can it be a rescue if one is making a profit?
Just something to think about. |