 MistyBlue.
I don't think you were trying to start controversy. You simply asked a question and questions are ok. It's always better to ask then to wonder. I hope you didn't take my post/s as being cranky. I tried my best to explain the fees. I'm sure you can see from any of my posts on YT that I am an advocate for adoption. I truly believe it's a win win for everyone. However, as I said like all organizations you have good and bad. That's not to say that even rescues that charge $700 for a pup are bad it's just to say that no matter who you are dealing with whether it be a rescue or heck even a church you have to investigate and do your home work. Scams are very where and unfortuanately scammers hide behind places they know most everyone will trust and not question.
I have simple guidelines that I reccomend for those interested in adopting.
1. Always check them out, ask around and yes even google them and see if anything pops up.
2. Make sure your adoption fee is covering shots, Heart worm preventative and most importantly a Spay or Neuter. IF a rescue is adopting out a dog or pup unfixed then that is a red flag to move on. I do not know ANY reputable rescue that will place a dog unaltered.
and finally use your judgement. Don't just assume because it's a rescue it's a good one.
I hope this helps to better clarify my responses. And, if you or anyone looking need help or are unsure I may not always have the answer but I'll be glad to help in any way. I volunteer with BCAA a rescue in S. Jersey and if I'm not sure about someone I can always run it past those in the group as they've been around and doing it a long time and often know the reputable and those to watch out for.
Elaine |