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Pinky94 · 10-29-2011, 05:14 PM

So cute! The adoption fee is pretty high, though. Have you tried contacting them? Maybe once they see you're already a responsible pet owner they'll lower it a little. I'm constantly on pet finder also. There's a little Shih Tzu named Philip that is to me what this little beauty is to you, lol. I'll be crushed when he's gone. Maybe we should both go for it.

Pinky94 · 10-29-2011, 05:19 PM

I think the concern with a high adoption fee isn't so much the charge itself (although the cheaper the better) but as you said, the pet doesn't come with a guarantee and all of the things that warrant a high price tag when you purchase from a breeder. At least that's what it is for me.

TxVicki · 10-29-2011, 05:26 PM

She sure is a cute one. I would be of no help to you on quest to make you stop. LOL

Heck I volunteer with a Rescue Group and every time we get a new one in that just pulls at my heart ( they all pull at my heart, but some more than other's) I have to back away. It takes alot of will poewer to do it.

Kaos · 10-29-2011, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by concretegurl

I hate to be Debbie downer but if you struggle with the funds to 'purchase' or the adoption fee then you shouldn't be getting a dog right now because especially rescues have no guarentee of health, previous testing etc-you may end up with an expensive emergency health issue and that should be considered prior to adoption.

No that makes perfect sense, and I agree.

I have the funds BUT it is my designated emergency fund for Kaos, and I wouldn't want to be irresponsible, and use that fund to simply purchase another dog.

Nicky08 · 10-29-2011, 06:33 PM

There are a lot of yorkies on that site that I would adopted on that site... I love Yorkies to death and I would have a million of them if I could!! They are just so stinking cute! I can't believe that someone would have a dog and NOT pay any attention to it or take care of it, just makes me SICK!!

BabyGirl Rosie · 10-29-2011, 07:04 PM

Look out! My second dog started with searching Petfinder!

And then along comes Mikki.

Wish I could tell you not to get her but my head is screaming Go get her!!!!! She would love to have you as a new mommy! And I will tell you, there is nothing better than two sweet Yorkies!!

DvlshAngel985 · 10-29-2011, 07:09 PM

I feel you! I've had my eye on a little guy on the YTNR site. His personality description would make him the absolute best match for a brother for Kaji. I would hate to check the site one day and see he was adopted. I'd be happy for him for finding a forever home, but sad it wasn't with us.

Hang in there! Someday, we'll both afford a second addition to our pack.

Kaos · 10-29-2011, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BabyGirl Rosie

Look out! My second dog started with searching Petfinder!

And then along comes Mikki.

Wish I could tell you not to get her but my head is screaming Go get her!!!!! She would love to have you as a new mommy! And I will tell you, there is nothing better than two sweet Yorkies!!

I was actually thinking of you and mikki when I saw her. I sent an email to the rescue, letting them know I am interested. I can't afford that kind of adoption fee, but at the very least they know a loving home is always willing to take her in. I guess I will leave the rest to fate for now.

DvlshAngel985 · 10-29-2011, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Pinky94

I think the concern with a high adoption fee isn't so much the charge itself (although the cheaper the better) but as you said, the pet doesn't come with a guarantee and all of the things that warrant a high price tag when you purchase from a breeder. At least that's what it is for me.

The money from the adoption usually goes to cover vet fees for the pup, or for another pup that is in desperate need for care. I wouldn't haggle for a lower price on the adoption fees. They have others that need that money.

Kaos · 10-29-2011, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

I feel you! I've had my eye on a little guy on the YTNR site. His personality description would make him the absolute best match for a brother for Kaji. I would hate to check the site one day and see he was adopted. I'd be happy for him for finding a forever home, but sad it wasn't with us.

Hang in there! Someday, we'll both afford a second addition to our pack.

You are 100% right.

Kaos · 10-29-2011, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

The money from the adoption usually goes to cover vet fees for the pup, or for another pup that is in desperate need for care. I wouldn't haggle for a lower price on the adoption fees. They have others that need that money.

I totally understand WHY it is that high, and I wouldn't try and haggle it down as other yorkies are actually in NEED of that.

BabyGirl Rosie · 10-29-2011, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaos

I was actually thinking of you and mikki when I saw her. I sent an email to the rescue, letting them know I am interested. I can't afford that kind of adoption fee, but at the very least they know a loving home is always willing to take her in. I guess I will leave the rest to fate for now.

I emailed about two different girls on Petfinder. I found one that I thought was the perfect girl for us. Come to find out she didn't get along with other females at all. Then the second one was scared of men. Well, I am the only human female here!

So that didn't work out either. I put my name on a waiting list for a puppy and then Mikki fell into my lap. It was fate! She was meant to be with me! So, if this one don't work out don't give up.

VioletsMom · 10-29-2011, 07:35 PM

I say go for it!!! Theres no better love than that from a rescue!! A couple years ago I had a foster. Mia! I was beating around the bush trying to deside if I wanted to keep fostering her or just adopt her.....well I ended up keeping my mouth shut and waited to long, she got adopted into a great home....but now I think about her daily and always wonder if she's being taken care of and how she's doing.

Pinky94 · 10-29-2011, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

The money from the adoption usually goes to cover vet fees for the pup, or for another pup that is in desperate need for care. I wouldn't haggle for a lower price on the adoption fees. They have others that need that money.

Oh really? I didn't know that. Some breeds seem to be way more expensive than others so I figured it was just them trying to make a profit. That makes it harder to resist, lol. I definitely want to adopt my next dog.

TxVicki · 10-30-2011, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Pinky94

Oh really? I didn't know that. Some breeds seem to be way more expensive than others so I figured it was just them trying to make a profit. That makes it harder to resist, lol. I definitely want to adopt my next dog.

Rescue Groups NEVER MAKE A PROFIT. I just have never understood where people think that.

10-29-2011, 05:26 PM	#18
TxVicki Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: At Home Posts: 8,386	She sure is a cute one. I would be of no help to you on quest to make you stop. LOL Heck I volunteer with a Rescue Group and every time we get a new one in that just pulls at my heart ( they all pull at my heart, but some more than other's) I have to back away. It takes alot of will poewer to do it. __________________ [SIZE="3"VICKI & ALLIE[/SIZE]

10-29-2011, 06:33 PM	#20
Nicky08 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Irvine Pa Posts: 83 Blog Entries: 1	Aaawwweee There are a lot of yorkies on that site that I would adopted on that site... I love Yorkies to death and I would have a million of them if I could!! They are just so stinking cute! I can't believe that someone would have a dog and NOT pay any attention to it or take care of it, just makes me SICK!! __________________ Proud Dog Mama To Rocky & Nicky

10-29-2011, 07:04 PM	#21
BabyGirl Rosie I ♥ my girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: With My Yorkies Posts: 18,980	Look out! My second dog started with searching Petfinder! And then along comes Mikki. Wish I could tell you not to get her but my head is screaming Go get her!!!!! She would love to have you as a new mommy! And I will tell you, there is nothing better than two sweet Yorkies!! __________________ Momma to three sweet Yorkie girls Rosie Marie, Mikki Leigh , and Lily Mae Grace!

10-29-2011, 07:09 PM	#22
DvlshAngel985 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA Posts: 12,693	I feel you! I've had my eye on a little guy on the YTNR site. His personality description would make him the absolute best match for a brother for Kaji. I would hate to check the site one day and see he was adopted. I'd be happy for him for finding a forever home, but sad it wasn't with us. Hang in there! Someday, we'll both afford a second addition to our pack. __________________ Littlest JakJak We miss you Kaji

10-29-2011, 07:35 PM	#28
VioletsMom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Otisville Michigan Posts: 167	I say go for it!!! Theres no better love than that from a rescue!! A couple years ago I had a foster. Mia! I was beating around the bush trying to deside if I wanted to keep fostering her or just adopt her.....well I ended up keeping my mouth shut and waited to long, she got adopted into a great home....but now I think about her daily and always wonder if she's being taken care of and how she's doing. __________________ Happy Halloween from Jenni, Violet, and Bella!! Find Violet on Facebook (Violet Love)

10-29-2011, 05:14 PM	#16
Pinky94 YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 268	So cute! The adoption fee is pretty high, though. Have you tried contacting them? Maybe once they see you're already a responsible pet owner they'll lower it a little. I'm constantly on pet finder also. There's a little Shih Tzu named Philip that is to me what this little beauty is to you, lol. I'll be crushed when he's gone. Maybe we should both go for it.

10-29-2011, 05:19 PM	#17
Pinky94 YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 268	I think the concern with a high adoption fee isn't so much the charge itself (although the cheaper the better) but as you said, the pet doesn't come with a guarantee and all of the things that warrant a high price tag when you purchase from a breeder. At least that's what it is for me.