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12-21-2010, 10:49 AM | #1 |
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| I'm just a little upset with rescue But maybe someone can help me to understand. The rescue in NY did not go through. I found another rescue closer to me and was looking at what yorkies they had for adoption. I found 2 that might be a match with us. One was a pup the other 2 years old. I was looking more at the 2 yr old. She was a hair under 5 pounds, jemma is 6 pounds so that's pretty close. Ok, here it is. I called the number. I wanted to find out the dogs activity level. Jemma has a high level and if that dog was quiet and laid back jemma might be too much on her. I could not even ask that question until a application was filled and they reviewed it which could take up to a month so the dog could be gone and no longer available. Well if he could have at least answered that one question I would have found out if a application should even filled out. So what is the point of me filling out a application after waiting up to a month to hear sorry the dog is no longer available? Also why is there such a hugh difference in adoption fees. Why should a rescue charged 750.00 for a 2 year old and 350.00 for a 4 yr old? If the dog is being adopted what difference is there in age. Don't they realize the longer the dog is in foster care the more it is gonna cost rescue to care for it. Its not like the rescue put more care into the younger dog. Now for those in rescue, I care deeply for all you do. I'm not asking to be jumped on I'm asking so I can understand. Btw out of sheer frustration I just didn't fill out the application. If the dog matched he would have had a wonderful home with jemma and I. I also won't pay 750.00. A little too much in my book
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12-21-2010, 10:59 AM | #2 |
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| Wow, I don't know what rescues you are dealing with. I'm sure they all have different rules for different reasons. The ones I've dealt with would have answered at least that simple question. Most I've seen have pretty much the same fees across the board no matter the age or health, they figure it evens out in the end. But the rescue you called may not do it that way, perhaps they charge according to what they've spent in medical on each individual animal. But, yeah, I see your point, I wouldn't be able to spend 750 on a rescue. They are not doing themselves any favors, when people can sometimes get a purebred pet quality for that. I got both my rescue girls from the same rescue, I had to drive out of state. They did a vet background on me, and I sent pics of my house and yard, and lots of questions and questionnaire. But, I paid a reasonable price for both of them. There is no way what I paid for them covered their medical costs. Thankfully that is why most rescues are considered non profit, god knows they aren't making any money....
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12-21-2010, 11:01 AM | #3 |
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| Most rescues are extremely busy these days and from what I've read they won't answer questions until an app is completed. So, that is just the way that most operate. Also, most just ask for what they have put into the dog.
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12-21-2010, 11:02 AM | #4 |
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| Most rescues require an application first. And, yes, it does take time. If you have to wait, so do others. It does not mean that you have less of a chance. Most rescues look for the home that best fits a particular pup, not the other way around; so, if you had the application that looked like the best fit then you would be able to adopt that pup. As to adoption fees, YHR has a page dedicated to explaining theirs...perhaps it will help you to understand: Yorkie Haven Rescue Adoption Fees One of my fosters is leaving for her furever home in the next couple of days. The family adopting her have waited for about 7 months for the right fit for their home! They have waited patiently knowing that we would find the right one.....they had applied for a puppy that would not have done well with their two senior yorkies and they appreciated that we told them that. Rescue is not a fast process! At least it should not be.....the point of rescue is to stop the cycle. I am sorry that you are disappointed and hope that you will find a pup that will fit well in your home!
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12-21-2010, 11:06 AM | #5 |
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| Maybe I can explain in regard to the application that are required to be filled out regarding an adoption. Rescues have many inquires regarding adoptions. The problem is that there needs to be something in place-basic info- to help weed out the serious inqires as well as to eliminated questionable owners. Making their pool of applicants to wade through smaller. Maybe time someone will sounds wonderful on the phone or in an email but when you look at their application they don't provide even basic pet care. Your would nt believe how often this happens. As for the adoption fee of $750 for. 2 ys old yorkie I can't answer regarding another rescue. But what I can tell you is that all rescues are not created equal. There are plenty that have questionable practices....just like there are shady questonable breeders as well. If you've heard the saying "buy your breeder". The same is for a rescue. Please do your homework. Don't get discouraed with your experience and keep looking. A friend for Jemma will come along |
12-21-2010, 11:07 AM | #6 |
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| I have to say that it can be frustrating.....months before we adopted Trixie from our breeder, we had applied for a rescue pup and have never heard from them...even to this day. I tried calling, emailing, you name it, but did not even get a response. This rescue was also in NY so maybe it was the same one. Keep trying though....there is a sweet pup out there just waiting for you. Good luck with adopting a new pup and have a wonderful holiday season!
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12-21-2010, 11:11 AM | #7 |
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12-21-2010, 11:12 AM | #8 |
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| It still made perfect sense to me.
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12-21-2010, 12:23 PM | #9 |
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| 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.
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12-21-2010, 12:34 PM | #10 |
Donating YT 4000 Club Member | While I can't speak for that particular rescue, could it be possible that the difference in fees might have to do with how much the rescue has had to put in to the dog? Maybe the 2 year old needed to be spayed and the 4 year old came to them already spayed. Just an idea. And perhaps the difference could also be a way of encouraging the adoption of a slightly older dog because the pups and the young ones go to homes much faster. As for the health, no a vet check doesn't guarantee a problem free dog. But then neither does a health guarantee from a reputable breeder. Nothing in those contracts protect you from illnesses down the road that aren't congenital or injuries or allergies, GI problems, etc. We all take our chances when we bring a dog in to our lives.
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12-21-2010, 01:18 PM | #11 | |
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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??
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12-21-2010, 02:16 PM | #12 |
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12-21-2010, 02:42 PM | #13 |
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| Ladyjane, just because I think the adoption fee is high doesn't mean I should NOT do a rescue. I'm giving my opinion as I said in my original post. I know how expensive vet fees can be. I just spent 183.00 at the vets for Jemma. Fecal exam, 3 yr rabies, distemper and nail trim. Bottom line is....I paid it! Part of ownership. But thank you much for your input. I appreciate it.
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12-21-2010, 02:46 PM | #14 | |
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I think your motivation for wanting to give a homeless yorkie a good home is admirable! I was just saying there are other ways. Perhaps a different rescue? Or...a shelter. Although...I will say it is hard to find yorkies in shelters in NJ. I lived there before moving to TX and know that they don't show up in shelters there like some other states. While you may know how much it costs to vet a yorkie, if you have never done rescue, I can tell you that you don't get the whole picture about what rescue does. People who adopt are doing more than paying for the dog they are adopting...they usually are participating in rescue themselves and know that some of the money if it is in excess of the vetting for that particular pup (which honestly is not often the case) is going to help another with more serious issues. I would suggest that you go to www.guidestar.org and take a look at different rescues' financials. It is quite an eye opener. I know that for us, we never, ever break even with our adoption fees.
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12-21-2010, 02:47 PM | #15 |
Donating YT 4000 Club Member | Just out of curiousity, what do pups from a reputable breeder run in your area? I'm willing to bet that $750 is a fraction of that. Scarlett's fee was $475 up in Tennesse, and the local rescue here has a $375.00 fee. Location, location, location.
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