Why are mixed rescue dogs MORE EXPENSIVE than pure bred from a breeder dogs?

[llcornell]

I didnt read through all the posts so Im sorry if this has been said but for one a good reputable breeder will be selling for much more than $300 and second I wouldnt pay one penny to support a byb or puppy mill breeder, third when you adopt from a rescue you are supported them and most likely they wont profit but if they do you just donated to save the next little yorkie that may need help (usually tax deductable) and finally if you do buy a puppy for 300-500 you will still pay way more after shots, microchip, and spay or neuter and thats if your lucky and it has no other health problems.

[MaddiesMommie]

Originally Posted by Ladymom

I adopted Lady when her previous owner tied her to a tree and moved away. Thank heavens my neighbor found her....


...To be perfectly honest, another reason rescues have adoption fees is to weed out people who really can't afford a dog. If someone can't afford an adoption fee of a few hundred dollars, they really cannot afford to properly care for a dog.
The initial cost of a puppy, whether it is from a show breeder or rescue group, is a very small part of what you will spend on a dog over it's lifetime.

Marjorie! I had no idea this was how Lady came into your life...poor baby! Thank God for you.

I also agree with what you said about weeding people out. Anyone can take a free dog without really thinking about it. However, paying a price requires them to think about it from the investment angle.

[capt_noonie]

Originally Posted by MaddiesMommie

Marjorie! I had no idea this was how Lady came into your life...poor baby! Thank God for you. I was really shocked when I read this too!

I also agree with what you said about weeding people out. Anyone can take a free dog without really thinking about it. However, paying a price requires them to think about it from the investment angle.

Also if all puppies were free they would become "bait" for those fighting dogs! I'm sure those horrible people look for free animals all the time.

[Ladymom]

Originally Posted by MaddiesMommie

Marjorie! I had no idea this was how Lady came into your life...poor baby! Thank God for you.

I also agree with what you said about weeding people out. Anyone can take a free dog without really thinking about it. However, paying a price requires them to think about it from the investment angle.

And you and I both know how expensive eye problems alone can be!

Lady is the most expensive "free" pet I have ever owned!

[PrincessDiana]

Everyone has pretty much already answered your question but I wanted to add that when we wanted to get Franklin neutered, we were quoted over $300 for his neuter alone. That isn't including the vaccinations, heartworm check, and (if necessary) teeth cleaning (which also costs upwards of $150) that rescues do. I'm not trying to start a fight but if someone can't afford a simple $300 adoption fee, how can they afford to own a dog? When Franklin got parvo we spent $1600 to keep him at the "hospital" for 2 weeks. We spend less on food now that we feed raw but when we fed kibble it was $60-$70 a month on food. Not to mention $40/month for Frontline and $30 every 3 months for Interceptor. Then there's the yearly check-up every year which costs around $150 per dog.

Having a dog is an extremely expensive commitment and if you aren't financially prepared it can really catch you off guard. We had NO idea when we first got our dogs.

[yorkie_mama22]

I only wish rescues adopted yorkies out for 300$ around here! That is nothing for a yorkie. If I could find them for that price, I'd probably have at least two new ones already a spay alone here costs around 300$ so to get a dog that has shots, spay/neuter and is healthy for 300$ is wonderful I wish thats my dream lol

[chachi]

I dont think thats a bad price for a rescue especially when you figure they had .shots and a neuter. What I dont like about rescues is they wont let you adopt if you have kids or you dont have a fenced yard or if you work.

[yorkie_mama22]

Originally Posted by chachi

I dont think thats a bad price for a rescue especially when you figure they had .shots and a neuter. What I dont like about rescues is they wont let you adopt if you have kids or you dont have a fenced yard or if you work.

if you work, wouldn't they want you to work so you can afford the dog Thats a little weird!

[Ladymom]

Originally Posted by chachi

I dont think thats a bad price for a rescue especially when you figure they had .shots and a neuter. What I dont like about rescues is they wont let you adopt if you have kids or you dont have a fenced yard or if you work.

I know lots of people who have adopted rescues who work. I think they are just careful with dogs who have separation anxiety to make sure they are placed in a home where someone is home most of the time.

I also know people who work in rescue who say the fenced in yard isn't a hard and fast rule, that each applicant is evaluated on a case by case basis. One member on another forum fosters and lives in a condo with no fenced in yard.

The no young children rule I certainly understand. There are just too many sad cases of toy breed dogs being accidentally injured by a small child. Also, children becoming allergic is one of the top reasons dogs are turned into rescue so why would they take a chance?

[Blessed]

If you check out web sites for rescues, you'll find far too many babies with severe health problems. When at the site, also read up on the little ones, they explaine the health issues, give you updates and also give you the oppertunity to give a donation for that particular baby in need. I have often seen the actual price that is needed for the treatments. Because those donations do not even begin to cover the special needs these babies have, it's heartbreaking. I have been pretty blessed with the health of my babies and only once did I have to tell my vet, I don't care what it's costs, save her!! My boss at the time ended up paying the entire vet bill, giving my vet total freedom and the instructions "No matter what, do not let this dog die no matter the cost, I need her to be able to work and not worry," what a blessing!
You never know, it was a freak accident my baby was hurt, it was thousands of dollars!

[speleogirl37]

Originally Posted by chachi

I dont think thats a bad price for a rescue especially when you figure they had .shots and a neuter. What I dont like about rescues is they wont let you adopt if you have kids or you dont have a fenced yard or if you work.

I came here to learn about yorkies while looking for my first. Everyone was pushing adopting. Which I looked into before even finding this site. I would love to adopt, "unfortunately" I have two kids under 10, so I can't adopt.

[katy-yorkie]

I know I have replied to this already, but I have a co-worker that fosters rescued Yorkies. Go to this link, it is a YouTube video of what this precious puppy looked like when he was rescued and what he looks like now. I would gladly pay $300 for him. My co-worker used to rescue Boxers and I have seen pictures of some of them when they are first rescued. I cannot believe a person can treat any of these precious animals this way. After seeing something like this, I go home and treat spoil mine a little bit more.

YouTube - DANNY BOY NOW_0001.wmv