French Bulldog

DosGattos

DosGattos

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I'm trying to help out my brother and his girlfriend. They are looking for a female french bulldog to adopt. They don't want to purchase from a breeder. They would prefer a dog under a year and she must be female. They have a dachshund that only likes female dogs. If anyone knows anyone that needs to give their dog away or of any rescues that have one please let me know. TIA
 
TurboK9

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DosGattos said:
I'm trying to help out my brother and his girlfriend. They are looking for a female french bulldog to adopt. They don't want to purchase from a breeder. They would prefer a dog under a year and she must be female. They have a dachshund that only likes female dogs. If anyone knows anyone that needs to give their dog away or of any rescues that have one please let me know. TIA
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There is a whole list of them on French Bulldog Rescue Network. I assume they are willing to pay adoption fees?
 
cattitude

cattitude

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Cowgirl said:
Wow.
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The breeder that owns Abbey's dad stopped breeding Boxers to focus all of her attention on her Frenchies. They are darling. I'd love to have one. Hers are rather pricey but most of them are. Not an easy breed to "birth," etc.

A lot of people have started to breed them for the $$ and as typically happens there are some really poor quality Frenchies around and a good many of the ones in rescue have a lot of health issues.
 
Cowgirl

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cattitude said:
The breeder that owns Abbey's dad stopped breeding Boxers to focus all of her attention on her Frenchies. They are darling. I'd love to have one. Hers are rather pricey but most of them are. Not an easy breed to "birth," etc.

A lot of people have started to breed them for the $$ and as typically happens there are some really poor quality Frenchies around and a good many of the ones in rescue have a lot of health issues.
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I'm just wondering why their younger dogs are more expensive to adopt, considering the younger dogs are *usually* more healthy. I'm not sure I agree with a rescue charging more for dogs just because demand is higher. I don't see how a younger dog would cost more to rescue than an older dog. I can understand why they have smaller fees for seniors, but I don't really like the idea of higher fees for "in demand" younger dogs.
 
cattitude

cattitude

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Cowgirl said:
I'm just wondering why their younger dogs are more expensive to adopt, considering the younger dogs are *usually* more healthy. I'm not sure I agree with a rescue charging more for dogs just because demand is higher. I don't see how a younger dog would cost more to rescue than an older dog. I can understand why they have smaller fees for seniors, but I don't really like the idea of higher fees for "in demand" younger dogs.
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Yeah, I don't know..unless they've had a lot of vetting to do..or it could be just to deter people..
 
TurboK9

TurboK9

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Cowgirl said:
I'm just wondering why their younger dogs are more expensive to adopt, considering the younger dogs are *usually* more healthy. I'm not sure I agree with a rescue charging more for dogs just because demand is higher. I don't see how a younger dog would cost more to rescue than an older dog. I can understand why they have smaller fees for seniors, but I don't really like the idea of higher fees for "in demand" younger dogs.
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Simple. People are less apt to make a rash, impulsive decision if it means more than a negligible monetary investment. I've always thought breed rescues should charge 2/3 of what a breeder or broker would sell the dog for, unless sending to a home where the dog will obviously be permanent and responsibly trained / kept, and that is rarely obvious.

The higher price keeps a lot of the "oh aren't they cute I've never owned a dog but gee I think we should get one what about you honey"s away. It also encourages serious folk to take a second look at the older and special needs dogs, who are harder to adopt out to begin with, and helps make up for THEIR vet fees.
 
Cowgirl

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TurboK9 said:
Simple. People are less apt to make a rash, impulsive decision if it means more than a negligible monetary investment. I've always thought breed rescues should charge 2/3 of what a breeder or broker would sell the dog for, unless sending to a home where the dog will obviously be permanent and responsibly trained / kept, and that is rarely obvious.

The higher price keeps a lot of the "oh aren't they cute I've never owned a dog but gee I think we should get one what about you honey"s away. It also encourages serious folk to take a second look at the older and special needs dogs, who are harder to adopt out to begin with, and helps make up for THEIR vet fees.
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Well, isn't the application to ensure the pet would be going to a good home? They can get all the info they need by references, vet history, application, etc. I don't think it's necessary to jack up the fee.
 
TurboK9

TurboK9

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Cowgirl said:
Well, isn't the application to ensure the pet would be going to a good home? They can get all the info they need by references, vet history, application, etc. I don't think it's necessary to jack up the fee.
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People lie. People mislead. People can meet almost all the criteria and still be lousy dog owners.

If you aren't willing to, or can't afford to, plop down $500 for your dog of choice, especially when a dog from a breeder is 2 to 3 times more at a minimum, then you shouldn't be getting a dog. If you think $500 is expensive, what happens when the dog has respiratory issues or renal failure and you have to plunk down $1500 or more for vet care?

People think they are doing the rescues a service by adopting. Fact is, the rescues are doing US a service by providing a central point where you can find the dog you want at an affordable price. They are entitled to recoup their losses any way they see fit, as long as people are still adopting. They are even entitled to 'profit' a little to expand their capability to house more dogs, etc.

You can feel any way you want, but the reality is that feeding, housing, vetting, and paying all the associated bills such as cleaning and sanitizing really add up. Many of these dogs are in the care of rescues for extended periods... there is a reason boarding facilities charge $25+ a day, it really isn't much cheaper for the rescues to care for these dogs when you add it all together.

Personally, I'm sick of seeing all the dogs around here left in back yards and tied to trees. They probably wouldn't have bothered if they had to spend $$ to get the dog in the first place..... I think they could even charge more for dogs like Frenchies. Why not?
 
cattitude

cattitude

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TurboK9 said:
People lie. People mislead. People can meet almost all the criteria and still be lousy dog owners.

If you aren't willing to, or can't afford to, plop down $500 for your dog of choice, especially when a dog from a breeder is 2 to 3 times more at a minimum, then you shouldn't be getting a dog. If you think $500 is expensive, what happens when the dog has respiratory issues or renal failure and you have to plunk down $1500 or more for vet care?

People think they are doing the rescues a service by adopting. Fact is, the rescues are doing US a service by providing a central point where you can find the dog you want at an affordable price. They are entitled to recoup their losses any way they see fit, as long as people are still adopting. They are even entitled to 'profit' a little to expand their capability to house more dogs, etc.

You can feel any way you want, but the reality is that feeding, housing, vetting, and paying all the associated bills such as cleaning and sanitizing really add up. Many of these dogs are in the care of rescues for extended periods... there is a reason boarding facilities charge $25+ a day, it really isn't much cheaper for the rescues to care for these dogs when you add it all together.

Personally, I'm sick of seeing all the dogs around here left in back yards and tied to trees. They probably wouldn't have bothered if they had to spend $$ to get the dog in the first place..... I think they could even charge more for dogs like Frenchies. Why not?
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People pay $2k for dogs and don't take care of them so the theory that if someone spends big bucks on a dog they will take care of it is seriously flawed. And there are EXCELLENT dog owners that can't afford a large vet bill.

I think Cowgirl is very familiar with how a rescue works.
 
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TurboK9

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cattitude said:
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People pay $2k for dogs and don't take care of them so the theory that if someone spends big bucks on a dog they will take care of it is seriously flawed. And there are EXCELLENT dog owners that can't afford a large vet bill.

I think Cowgirl is very familiar with how a rescue works.
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Please show me where I said that someone that spends ANY amount on a dog will take of of it?

Do you really believe that someone who can't afford to take care of a dogs medical needs should own one? I don't know what planet you are from, but a $1500 vet bill is not exactly excessive these days. I know people that have taken second mortgages to pay vet bills. Seriously. Do I think you need to have $20,000 on henad to own a dog? No. But if you can't afford $500 for the initial purchase or fee, than you probably don't have the financial ability to provide proper vet care. Flea and heartworm provential are considered 'expensive' by many pet owners for crying out loud.

Just becaue someone has good intentions and treats the dog like a tiny diety doesn't make them a good owner either. Gawd I'm so sick of casual, never train, never work, just a pet, yard full of poop / crap in other peoples yards - go to the offleash park and stand around chatting while their dog growls, mounts, engages in dangerous behavior "Gee how cute" - get a dog cuz it's 'cute' and never really do anything WITH it 'pet owners' I'm ready to vomit. And yes, that includes a whole laundry list of people with disposable income as well as those that can't afford it but do it anyway, but the list of people who spent money is much shorter, in part because they were screened by breeders in the first place rather than buying from a backyard.

The point was they are entitled to use whatever tools they feel are handy in reducing the chance the dog will come back / be abused / run away / etc etc.

Besides, aren't we talking about a high dollar dog to begin with here? Through a breed rescue, not a general neighborhood rescue? What, are breed rescues supposed to be the solution to the 'I'm too stingy to buy one' people? Good greif. Plenty of Labs and mixes at the county AC for much cheaper if you aren't wanting to drop $500 +/- for a particular breed.
 
cattitude

cattitude

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TurboK9 said:
Please show me where I said that someone that spends ANY amount on a dog will take of of it?

Do you really believe that someone who can't afford to take care of a dogs medical needs should own one? I don't know what planet you are from, but a $1500 vet bill is not exactly excessive these days. I know people that have taken second mortgages to pay vet bills. Seriously. Do I think you need to have $20,000 on henad to own a dog? No. But if you can't afford $500 for the initial purchase or fee, than you probably don't have the financial ability to provide proper vet care. Flea and heartworm provential are considered 'expensive' by many pet owners for crying out loud.

Just becaue someone has good intentions and treats the dog like a tiny diety doesn't make them a good owner either. Gawd I'm so sick of casual, never train, never work, just a pet, yard full of poop / crap in other peoples yards - go to the offleash park and stand around chatting while their dog growls, mounts, engages in dangerous behavior "Gee how cute" - get a dog cuz it's 'cute' and never really do anything WITH it 'pet owners' I'm ready to vomit. And yes, that includes a whole laundry list of people with disposable income as well as those that can't afford it but do it anyway, but the list of people who spent money is much shorter, in part because they were screened by breeders in the first place rather than buying from a backyard.

The point was they are entitled to use whatever tools they feel are handy in reducing the chance the dog will come back / be abused / run away / etc etc.

Besides, aren't we talking about a high dollar dog to begin with here? Through a breed rescue, not a general neighborhood rescue? What, are breed rescues supposed to be the solution to the 'I'm too stingy to buy one' people? Good greif. Plenty of Labs and mixes at the county AC for much cheaper if you aren't wanting to drop $500 +/- for a particular breed.
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Clam down. :killingme

I am WELL aware of the expense of caring for a pet, especially a sick one.
 
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