Rescues don't make a profit, that's the difference. However one of the newest scams are puppy mills that are claiming to be rescues and selling their worn out breeders for top dollar, many people find it difficult to tell a legitimate rescue from one of the scam artist rescues, so it's important to check this out. Three hundred is an extremely fair price to pay for a rescue since spaying and neutering can cost this much, and rescues usually have this procedure done. Many have had much more costly operations, and procedures done including extensive dental.
I don't know why you bring up the point of discrimination; all rescues have to work within some perimeters. I would be leery of a "rescue" that goes to auctions, unless their purpose was to keep these dogs out of back-yard breeder, and puppy millers hands, and in that case, they would always be neutered and spayed, again taking away that "profit." Legitimate rescues won't let just anybody adopt a pet; they don't ever want to take the chance on placing a pet in an unsuitable home, so they really go overboard. A broker pretends he's looking for a good home, but isn't likely to ever turn anyone away. |