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yorkie_mama22 · 05-08-2009, 05:27 AM

$550 sounds pretty reasonable for a puppy! I think a breeder would probably cost you close to twice as much. Even though this is a rescue she's still pretty young and chances are she is in good health and is possibly mentally distraught. It would be nice if they could "give" dogs away but then how would they make money to help these dogs. If they are putting notices up like " if you don't adopt in two days this dog is put to sleep " I would be worried myself. That doesn't sound like a "rescue" to me. Our humane society is 215$ per dog and I think a little bit more for a puppy.

I've seen rescues go for that much around here.

05-08-2009, 05:27 AM	#20
yorkie_mama22 Currently Suspended! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 2,275	$550 sounds pretty reasonable for a puppy! I think a breeder would probably cost you close to twice as much. Even though this is a rescue she's still pretty young and chances are she is in good health and is possibly mentally distraught. It would be nice if they could "give" dogs away but then how would they make money to help these dogs. If they are putting notices up like " if you don't adopt in two days this dog is put to sleep " I would be worried myself. That doesn't sound like a "rescue" to me. Our humane society is 215$ per dog and I think a little bit more for a puppy. I've seen rescues go for that much around here. Last edited by yorkie_mama22; 05-08-2009 at 05:28 AM.