I truly do not want to cause a stir but...I can't help but wonder about the cost of "adoption" fees these days. I totally understand that the dogs who come into rescue need to be vetted. But can they truly be racking up bills into the hundreds and thousands? I think it is a sad fact that most people in today's economy can't afford to initally lay out hundreds of dollars to adopt a pet even though they are quite capable of covering regular vet and upkeep expenses. I have to wonder if the high cost of adoption fees is what keeps alot of people from adopting. For instance, if one were willing/able to lay out $500+ initially for a rescued and/or mix breed (aka "designer" dogs...that's another subject entirely!!) wouldn't that person be more likely to buy from a questionable breeder for the same or lower cost? Thereby perpetuating the problem? Just wondering...
