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08-04-2008, 02:21 PM | #16 |
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| Just saw the post and thought that I can shed some light on the subject. As most of you know I do rescue for Shih Tzu and Furbaby Rescue and used to be with another group that will remain nameless. There was a big difference on how each group does adoption fees. The group I used to be with used to charge $800 for a yorkie puppy and the smaller they were the more money they cost for example my little guy I paid 500 for him he was two with a broken leg. Of course I didn't care about the price because he is my little guy. I didn't like how they practiced there rescue work which is why I left. The rescue I'm with now is completely different. We take in over 20 pups a week and adoptions fee are straight forward 100-150 for seniors, 300-350 for 1-10 yrs and 500 for puppies. These prices are set which I think is fair. All dogs are 100 percent vetted. We take in dogs that come from all kinds of conditions. We had some vetting for mill babies that exceeded $3000 for each pup. |
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08-04-2008, 03:59 PM | #17 |
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| Sounds like you are involved in a very resonable rescue... |
08-04-2008, 07:02 PM | #18 | |
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I've seen some reputable rescues getting $700 like you mentioned but I don't have all the particulars so can't comment. All I can say is that I think a good guide for adopting through rescue is to expect the fee to be between $400 - $500 This is for a pup or young adult. Older adults are generally about $250-$300. With these fees should include a spay/neuter, shots, vetting done prior to placement, heart worm prevenative. IF A RESCUE IS charging these fees and is not including this stuff then I would look elsewhere. IF a rescue is charging higher and not including these things then look into another rescue. Not to say that makes that rescue bad or not reputable but I like to follow a guideline and I feel that this is a good one to follow. I've mentioned this before but Lilly was 13 weeks when I got her. Her fee was $400 and that included her shots, spay, and the vetting she needed. And, some have concerns on whether they'd get a sick pup from rescue. I'd just like to say that you are more likely to get a sick pup from a breeder then a rescue. Why? Because with rescue they have checked that pup out top to bottom, gotten him or her the medical care it needed if any and if the pup is sick you are told about it and they look for a special home for that pup. When you buy from a breeder most do minimimal if any testing and at most you get shots and a health guarantee. Elaine | |
08-04-2008, 07:44 PM | #19 |
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| There are some rescues that I have in mind right now that go above and beyond and take in mostly sick/injured/behavioral problem dogs, and it costs ALOT of money to get these dogs back on their feet. They spend thousands on liver shunt surgeries, LP surgeries, and a million other type of surgeries and vet visits, bloodwork, meds, etc. Not all of them do this, but a couple that I am thinking of off the top of my head do this, and they are non-profit organizations and help these dogs completely from donations and adoption fees. The adoption fees don't even begin to cover the amount of money they put into the dogs. They do not let their dogs go until they have been completely checked out meaning that they had any surgeries that they needed, spay/neuter, they have recovered, etc. Of course, like I said, not all rescues do this, but those that do are charging very minimal adoption fees. Typically, they charge more for the younger, healthy dogs and less for the dogs who need lifelong medical care or are older.
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08-04-2008, 08:08 PM | #20 | |
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Good Post. Elaine | |
08-04-2008, 08:17 PM | #21 |
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| MistyBlue. I don't think you were trying to start controversy. You simply asked a question and questions are ok. It's always better to ask then to wonder. I hope you didn't take my post/s as being cranky. I tried my best to explain the fees. I'm sure you can see from any of my posts on YT that I am an advocate for adoption. I truly believe it's a win win for everyone. However, as I said like all organizations you have good and bad. That's not to say that even rescues that charge $700 for a pup are bad it's just to say that no matter who you are dealing with whether it be a rescue or heck even a church you have to investigate and do your home work. Scams are very where and unfortuanately scammers hide behind places they know most everyone will trust and not question. I have simple guidelines that I reccomend for those interested in adopting. 1. Always check them out, ask around and yes even google them and see if anything pops up. 2. Make sure your adoption fee is covering shots, Heart worm preventative and most importantly a Spay or Neuter. IF a rescue is adopting out a dog or pup unfixed then that is a red flag to move on. I do not know ANY reputable rescue that will place a dog unaltered. and finally use your judgement. Don't just assume because it's a rescue it's a good one. I hope this helps to better clarify my responses. And, if you or anyone looking need help or are unsure I may not always have the answer but I'll be glad to help in any way. I volunteer with BCAA a rescue in S. Jersey and if I'm not sure about someone I can always run it past those in the group as they've been around and doing it a long time and often know the reputable and those to watch out for. Elaine |
08-05-2008, 05:52 AM | #22 |
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| yorkie rescue I don't think many folks realize that when you volunteer to foster a yorkie for a rescue group "money comes out of my pocket"....of course the little ones are worth every dime, but the gas, food, heartworm pill, frontline, etc. is all paid for out of the volunteers pockets.... major vet bills are paid by the rescue with permission...but many fosters stay with us for many months...I've seen many hundreds of dollars go to help a poor yorkie that has been abused or is ill or injured most "adopters" just skip over these guys and want the puppies that will be under 5 lbs.... roxanne
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08-05-2008, 01:30 PM | #23 | |
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And, the sad part is that you are far better adopting an older Yorkie then a puppy. 1. You know what she looks like and her size - as pups you can never tell until they mature. 2. You know their temperment. As pups they can be sweet and love other dogs and as adults they can become alpha and have issues. I think my Jersey is a good example of this. We got Jersey at 10 weeks and now at 17 months I have to rehome her due to dog aggression. People are far better off adoptiong a young adult then a puppy. Elaine | |
08-05-2008, 02:10 PM | #24 |
Senior Yorkie Talker | Thanks to all Thank you to all of you. You have certainly answered my questions and given me more to ponder on I also have some better guidelines to use when looking thru adoption forums I truly beleive that we are all in agreement that adoption is truly a great option. I liked the post too about the older yorkies, I agree. As they say, oler is wiser I adored my MistyBlue even more as she aged God bless all of you and your Yorkie babies
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08-20-2008, 07:38 AM | #25 | |
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