Part of the charge for adopting a rescue dog is as you mentioned, the vetting. But many of the dogs a rescue takes in, have serious, expensive to treat, health problems. The fees charged for an otherwise healthy dog do help to cover the vet charges for the unhealthier dogs.
To me, the idea of adopting a rescue dog is a matter of the heart and not your wallet. When adopting a rescue, it shouldn't be about getting a "cheap" dog, but about opening your heart (and wallet) to help a neglected, abandoned or unwanted pet.
If the fees for rescue adoption pets are too high for you, then consider your local animal shelter. Their fees are usually much less than a rescue organization.
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