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Originally Posted by Jemma  Thank you, thank you, thank you. A little more understandable. It is not just that I want a playmate for Jemma or another fur baby for myself. I want to help a little gal/guy out there who needs a playmate and human loving and kisses and a lap to sleep on. Don't these little foster guys get really attached to their foster parents only to be whisked away again and re-homed? So sad, little guys. But I also think 750.00 is a lot and I wil just give you my opinion. When you adopt a Yorkie, most are not from reputable breeders. Therefore I think rescue needs to look a little closer at what they have. Problem is, they don't know what they have. Unless they know the parents and if they had problems that could be past on to its offspring. Just because a dog gets a good vet check, as you all know it doesn't mean 6 months down the road you aren't gonna have some medical problems that might have been heriditery. (sp)So asking 750.00 for a rescue you don't know much if anything is too much IMHO. I also then asking that the foster parents who payed 750.00 are now faced with medical problems that can cost a bundle. With real reputable breeders you don't worry too much. But these are not from reputable breeders. OK off to the vets to get Jemma's nails cut. the little demon squeals like I'm killing her. |
Most of the time, we do know when there is going to be a problem with a yorkie we adopt out and we make that known to people. We do not just take them in, spend a bare minimum and adopt them out. We do blood work on these pups and if anything is abnormal, we pursue it. It is rare for something to escape us...we also keep them for a minimum of three weeks to evaluate them. They are spayed or neutered and dentals done if needed.
As for the adjustment they must make, yes that is difficult for them and also for the foster homes; but, if done correctly it will be the LAST time they are rehomed! In my opinion, far too many are in rescue because people were careless in selling to just anyone.
Bottom line, if you think adoption fees are too much then you should not adopt. What I will tell you is that if you go to a reputable breeder who does testing on his/her yorkies, you are going to spend a lot more than what you would pay for a rescue. And...then, you will still be faced with vetting...ie shots and spay/neuter. If you adopt from rescue, vetting has been done. I am wondering if you read the link on the YHR page about adoption fees??