I do think a person has to be really dedicated to take on a Craigs List re-homed puppy - even if the price is right. Maybe it's no different than a shelter adoption. However, when I see listings for $600+++ to re-home a dog or puppy, I just feel a little disconcerted.
From a shelter, at least a pup has been somewhat evaluated and there's probably a professional determination of whether the dog was mishandled/abused/neglected. And the money paid supports the shelter and not an individual.
When people give up on a puppy so readily - and then want most if not all of their costs back - I begin to think that they see the whole thing as a commodity exchange. I start to think about the present owner's character in general and I'm bothered.
If ever I had to give up my Lucy - G-d forbid! - I wouldn't be thinking about what I could make/recoup off her. I haven't had her very long but I love her and so do my children. I'd really just want the best home for her. What I already expended financially is, frankly IMHO, water under the bridge (and golly, I'm not looking at the CC bills this month!!!! Lucy's already acquired a lot of stuff.
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So, it just leaves a bad taste in my mouth to see these listings - people complaining of allergies/landlords/new babies - whatever - to off a young yorkie. And that also makes me think that there may be something else going on that's not being disclosed. It's so off putting to me!
I don't know. Maybe I'm just too skeptical. OK, I'll step down from my soap box now.
Tracey