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Originally Posted by llcornell  I dont want to derail this thread but I am a volunteer with YTNR and they have taken on dogs that no other rescue will take. I do not know of any dog they have ever turned away in my area because of health, age or cost of medical. Yes some of the dogs have high adoption fees. You have to recoup the $ somewhere. My last 3 fosters adoption fees were WAY under their actual costs. If YTNR were to take this dog for $200 she would then need to be spayed, microchipped, UTD on shots and dental. What do you think the cost of that is?????? Reputable rescues are not making $ on dogs. The $2000 dog on the website has already cost them over that in medical and she will need an adopter that can continue to afford these kind of bills. |
I wanted to thank you for posting your reply. I was curious as to why, Eliie's adoption fee was so high.
And yes, I know for a fact, that YTNR is not making money from their Rescues. I would say, if they manage to break even, they're lucky.
I suspect, many peole think Rescue is an inexpensive way to get a Yorkie, but they need to realize, that many of these dogs will have lifelong medical issues.
I spent 35 years Fostering Orphanded Wildlife, with no donations, until I moved to IN, and my Wildlife Vet provided me medications at no cost.
I wish I could afford to adopt Ellie, but if I spent the $2,000. on her adoption fee, I'd be spending money I would need for her on-going medical bills.
I know, someone will adopt her though.