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Originally Posted by erickajm  It seems to me that a rescue group would be "buying" into the same system they are trying to eliminate by buying from an auction....(hope I said that right). I see that yes, you are taking that dog out of that puppymill...but only to make room for the others for the next auction? What I mean is,
I see a rescue organization as one that will go and rescue a dog from harm and fight to eliminate puppymills and educate. As we all know, there are profit and non-profit organizations. A rescue would fall under non profit, therefore, no taxes and I will guess that the services of the vets and such would most likely be at cost. The rescues would have a "contract" with a participating vet whom is also helping the rescue by keeping the costs at minimum. In other words...a rescue wouldn't pay what I do for their services.
I guess I get confused as well as to why the rescue groups charge upwards of $400-$500 for a dog that the pound will adopt out for $60-$100. I do agree we need rescue groups but I think it can become similar to the issues we have with breeders...everyone wants to get a piece of the action, or just because they think their dog is cute...then we should breed it. Some are out for the greenery....and even in rescues...there is (I hate to say it) money to be made.
I truly think it comes down to education. Why aren't these groups exposing the auctions and more of the puppymills? Hell, I can walk into an auction and buy a $10 yorkie myself, get the necessary meds and resell, but to me I would be doing these dogs more justice by bringing the media with me and exposing and shutting down these operations. A happy rescue would be one without dogs...that should be the main goal~of any and all rescue groups. The more exposure you bring to these people, the more outraged our society will become on this practice and the more pressure the legislature will be to pass more laws...right? |
I really don't know how many true rescues actually make any money. The ones who take the time to socialize, care, and treat the dogs they rescue likely don't. Not only does it cost for the vet fees but there is also cost in toys, blankets, beds and food for the dogs and the time it takes to get a dog ready for adoption, if they can be adopted at all. True, there are some dogs that don't need as much money put into them but their fee goes towards the expenses of another dog. The rescues out to make money, in my opinion, aren't really rescues since they are not doing much for the dog and probably doesn't care much for the welfare of that dog once there is money in hand.
I do agree that education is key and the media is very powerful in making people aware of the situation and hopefully urging the public to take issue with their representatives.