I see both sides of this. The goal of a rescue is really not to find cheap dogs for people who cannot afford the prices a breeder charges. They are to find a good home for a dog in need. Some of the dogs cost thousands in medical care before they are ready to be adopted out. I know some of the prices seem high, but if it is a REAL rescue, they are not making money. Now, there are some unscrupulous sellers out there calling themselves a rescue just so they can sell unpapered dogs for a top dollar. Beware of that! But when a rescue puts a price on a dog, it is with the entire operation in mind. Yes, they want to find a good home for the dog, but they are not necessarily trying to give out "good deals." When a person adopts a rescue, it should not be with the idea they are getting a bargain. It should be that they want to provide a home for a dog in need. JMO. |