[magsy17]

Originally Posted by starsmomma

But I have a heated debate question. I would really like everyone to stay civil and on topic. Just wondering about some things to educate some people I know. They have come up with very legitamite concerns in an ethics class I am taking-would like some viewpoints and please keep it honest.
1. What makes a rescue a rescue? When does it become okay for a rescue organization to discriminate the breeds they rescue? What about all of the other strays or homeless animals that need homes?

An organization can choose to rescue what ever breed they choose. If I were to start a rescue I would either make it a toy breed rescue or a Maltese/Yorkie rescue. Starting up a non-profit rescue is very expensive. The reason I would discriminate and choose those two breeds is because I have more information on their health issues.
2. What is the difference in a rescue organization and a broker? (Calm down). Is it not true that rescues often go to auctions and buy dogs for cheap and then turn around and sell for profit, not much, but still profit.
They will often take dogs from breeders as well, which then furthers the cycle of more breeding.

When rescues go to auction and purchase the pups it should be with the undestanding that the animal will be spayed or neutered.
3. Would a "true" rescue be in the business to shut down auctions and puppymills instead of "rescuing" these animals and selling them (I am having a hard time differentiating this and being a broker). I am talking about screaming and YELLING, petitioning lawmakers, raising h#$%!

A broker sells an unaltered animal to another person that in turns sells them. It is all for profit. It is extremely hard for one person to shut down a puppymill.

There are legitimate expenses that go into running a rescue-spay/neuter costs, medical care, vaccinations, food/shelter, GAS money. But where does a rescue have the right to charge 300 for a dog when there are dogs in shelters that need loving homes as well for 50-60$.

All I am asking for is honest viewpoints and some justification. I appreciate honesty and civility. Just raising questions and would like to see some answers with knowledge base that can be taken to class and discussed. If this is not the place, just let me know. I don't want anyone upset.

You have to factor in assuming the medical expenses for that animal as well as the housing until a suitable home is found. I also believe that small rescues are not funded as the shelters are which are usually county funded. 1 dog may not have any medical issues but quite a few do so the money has to raised some how. Publically run shelters usually put down animals with high medical needs.

I hope this is a legitimate question since you are being so "cautious" on making it a civil thread and this is your first post. Hopefully you aren't a troll.