Child-Friendly Rescue Organizations I thought it would be interesting to create thread listing child-friendly rescue organizations and shelters. This could possibly save families with children from spending a lot of time applying to rescued organizations that will disregard their application because they have children. I adopted my four-year-old Yorkie, Tika, from the Pennington County Humane Society in Minneapolis. The operations manager, Dawn, is a doll and was only concerned with the best interests of the dog. She saw how my five-year-old daughter interacted with Tika and the cats in the shelter. I was so impressed with Dawn and the organization that I am volunteering my time to design them a new website. Any other rescue organizations out there that will adopt to families with children? |
Another thing I forgot to mention is the website www.petfinder.com. This website is where I found my Tika - who was ready for adoption at the Humane Society in Thief River Falls. Surprisingly the adoption cost only $60 U.S. (and a $10 fee when crossing the border back into Canada). They had no problem with the fact that I had a six-year-old daughter and were just happy to adopt her into a good, loving home. I also noticed that my responses to email inquiries to Humane Societies were generally more open than responses from Yorkie Rescue organizations, many of whom sent me rejection form letters. Only a hand full of rescue organizations took the time to write back telling me I don't qualify for adoption because I have a child. I hope this helps families with children to find the right Yorkie. |
The only organizations that come to mind are the City/County Humane societies. The specific rescue orgs. have more stringent adoption policies + higher adoption fees. |
2 Attachment(s) Why are the fees of rescue organizations so much higher than Humane Society fees? My Tika was very, very sick when the Thief River Falls Humane Society seized her from a neglectful home. She had to undergo a series of very aggressive treatments to get rid of her horrible infestation of fleas. Not only did the Humane Society treat her for fleas numerous times, but they gave her all her shots, had her microchipped and adopted her to me for a nominal fee/donation of $60 U.S. They were selective in that they turned down a couple other applicants before adopting her to me. Tika is young (4 years old), absolutely adorable and a complete joy. See photograph below. After having such an positive, inexpensive experience adopting Tika from a Humane Society, I don't understand how certain rescue organizations can survive by: a) Refusing to adopt any of their rescue Yorkies to families with children b) Charging high adoption fees for older dogs that often require ongoing medical attention and require extra attention/love/work because of previous abuse and neglect. How can a Humane Society offer this service for $60 and a rescue group charge between $400 and $800 for a similar dog? (This is the approximate price range I have gathered from my research in reviewing rescue dogs in the same age and health range as my Tika.) I understand that there are vet costs associated with rescued dogs, but why such a huge difference in pricing? c) Charging adoption fees for rescue dogs that are comparable to the cost of buying a new Yorkshire Terrier puppy (which is what many families prefer). I got this information by reviewing online classified ads for Yorkshire Terrier puppies. I absolutely respect and admire what rescue organizations do and want to make that clear. However I have to wonder if keeping a rescued dog in a foster home for an extended period of time (allowing the dog to get attached to the people and animals in the home) is better for the dog than going directly into a home with responsible owners (who have children) at a lower adoption fee. I would think the quicker the dog could be placed with a permanent home, the better off the dog would be. As well, expensive adoption fees for older dogs also lessens the chances they'll be adopted. Below is a cut and paste of a form rejection letter I received. My commentary is written in blue. ************************************************** Your application to adopt has been reviewed by the Chris' Rescue Angels staff. Unfortunately, we are unable to approve an adoption at this time. Many factors can be involved in the decision to place a dog in a specific home, including: - The temperament of the dog, such as shy, not good with children, excessively fearful, potentially aggressive, etc. Understandable, but the organization has numerous rescue dogs available and I find it hard to believe every single Yorkie they have would be bad with chidren. This is the only response in this letter that I could have been rejected for. I am able to offer everything else they require. - The health of the dog and/or the ability of an applicant to absorb unanticipated expenses for medical needs beyond basic veterinary care. (Some of our dogs require more health care than your typical pet.) This is taken care of as I am able to provide unlimited veterinary care - which I mentioned in the application form. - The understanding of a dogs' needs by the applicant. I have experience in adopting two rescued Yorkies, have done a lot of research and am open to learning more. - The ability to provide an appropriate, secure outdoor area. I own a house with a fenced back yard. - The number of dogs or other pets currently living in a household. I have one rescued Yorkie ... that's all. - The need for more supervision/interaction than an applicant's lifestyle allows, for optimal rehabilitation and socialization. I work from home during the day and any pets would rarely be left alone. - Having an unaltered dog in your home. My Tika is spayed and I have no interest in breeding. - Other needs which are specific to the individual dog. Your desire to provide a home for a rescue dog is admirable. There are many rescue organizations and shelters, both local and nationwide, each with its own criteria for adoption. Almost all of the major breeds also have rescues. You may be able to find a better "fit" for your situation with another group. Thank you for applying to adopt, we wish you success in your pursuit of the right rescue dog for your environment and lifestyle. |
I am assuming rescue orgs. charge more to spread out the costs over many dogs, and since they are a smaller group - recieve less donations. |
Humane society's are often publicly funded (your tax dollars at work). Where every rescue I know is run soley by volunteers and exists primarily through the rescue fees. I'm so happy you found your girl! |
Private rescues also do a more thorough vetting of dogs that are turned over to them than pets from shelters. Pets from shelters get the basic shots and spay/neuter. Private breed rescues also do dentals which run into the hundreds. They also take dogs with special medical needs and do expensive surgeries for liver shunts, luxating patellas, etc. All this is financed on private donations rather than tax dollars. Another wonderful benefit of adopting from a breed rescue is that all the dogs are placed in private foster homes and get basic housebreaking and behavior training and evaluation before being adopted out. It's a much better way to match a potential adopter with the perfect dog for them than choosing a dog in a cage from a shelter. Rescues also provide lifelong support and assistance with issues/problems that may arise after adoption. |
OUr Shelter is a private own shelter. they give their shots and they are treated vet cared. they do take donations, but they sale all their Pets Dogs and cats for $60.00 I think it is. |
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I am a volunteer for a yorkie rescue. I can tell you from experience that the vetting that we provide for our yorkies are more costly than one of a human society. Most shelters have their own private vets, techs, and state money. While we don't get any of that. Most vets don't give rescues a discount and vetting is extremely costly. For example my previous foster had about $900 worth of vetting his adoption fee was $250. So we have 650 that we have to come up with by donations. We run only on volunteer work and spending our own money. That is why our adoption costs are more than a shelter and it is case by case. The puppies that we get cost more because it helps pay for the sick vet bills. I hope this clears it up. |
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God bless you for volunteering and for pointing out what "the other side of the coin" is when you rescue these little ones! |
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