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Originally Posted by JadeD  Some people who take free/cheap dogs, just don't believe in paying a lot for a dog when so many dogs need homes.
I took in a cheap dog ($25 purebred English Setter) and yes, she did end up with health issues and I spend thousands of dollars on her for 3 years, until she died from cancer.
I also took in another FREE English Setter before she got sick and have had him almost 4 years and he has no major health problems.
My husband will not let me spend a lot of money acquiring a dog, but once it is ours we do whatever is needed for it.
Taking in a dog like that is a gamble. Sometimes you hit the jackpot and sometimes you don't. If no one is willing to take in the dogs that need homes then where will they end up? I am glad Teek is with me and didn't go to the pound or something. I think he hit the jackpot by ending up with me because that dog is loved and spoiled and well cared for. |
I was only trying to point out that just because a dog is cheap or free is not the best reason to get a dog there are other things to look at. Whether you can afforded it and whether you are prepared for the could bes are very important. Many people go oh this dog is free, he or she is so cute let me get them but are not prepared for the costs that come with owning a dog. I have no problem with rescues our very first dog was a rescue and my moms yorkie now is a rescue. Great dogs. I was actually talking to one women who was listing there yorkie very cheap on craigslist and eventually found out the dog had very serious issues and needed surgery and that's why she was getting rid of him but wasn't going to tell anyone. Gotta be careful.