Quote:
Originally Posted by KimInMD  Also, many people forget that rescue dogs are vet checked, receive dental care (if needed), are spayed/neutered, heart worm tested, all shots are given, and they are microchipped. For a healthy dog, that can cost $300. If the dog needs teeth extracted, mammary tumors removed, or other procedures done, that can run into the thousands of dollars the rescue has to pay. It upsets me when people balk at paying an adoption fee. They think a rescue dog should be "free". I hear it all the time at PetSmart adoption events. Well, who do they think should pay for the services the dog they are applying to adopt might need? Every dog I've ever fostered has ended up costing me money out of my own pocket. Some people forget about the "start up" costs involved with buying a puppy. |
I agree. Many don't realize the expense of everything. $300 is really cheap considering all that has to be done. I got Mikki for $50 as a rehome. She was not in the best of shape. She has been to the vet 4 times in the last 2 months. During that time, she has been spayed, dew claws removed, heartworm tested, shots, checkup, and now needs a dental. That does not include the food, Advantix, heartworm preventative, grooming, etc. I know that our bill is WAY past the $300 mark. They just don't get the expense that the rescues are putting out. And think paying for them is crazy. But don't bat an eye to pay $700-$800 from a breeder.