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Originally Posted by jrsygal37   I just wanted to add too that I live in NJ and I know that are rescue does pull dogs from shelters, but it is usually the dogs that are very sick and or unadoptable. The shelter does not have the $$ to vet to the extent that the dogs need and that is why rescue will pull them. |
Exactly. Purebred rescue groups usually have contacted local shelters to let them know when their particular breed is dropped off and in danger of bring euthanized or have medical needs that the shelter can't deal with.
Most rescues groups don't have enough foster homes for all the dogs needing homes so they don't pull a dog that is in a safe no kill shelter. They only pull dogs and cats in a high risk situation.
As others have pointed out, most rescues lose money. Trust me, they are not in cahoots with local vets to pull pets from shelters to make money.