Rescue Groups

camily

camily

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Why do they charge more for adopting a pet than the Tri-county or the Humane Society? Also, why are they sooooo picky and then complain that that they are swamped? Don't they think that if people are going to adopt an animal and pay their fee that they will take care of the animal? If someone doesn't want to care for an animal they probably aren't going to pay their $200 plus fee.
They make it a PITA to adopt. I'm just going to go to the shelter. I'm in the market for a dog. Female yellow lab preferably but I don't need somebody coming to "inspect" my home first and fill out an application then decide whether I'm adoption worthy.
 
Geek

Geek

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People do evil things to animals and these rescue workers have seen the worst of it.
 
cattitude

cattitude

My Sweetest Boy
camily said:
Why do they charge more for adopting a pet than the Tri-county or the Humane Society? Also, why are they sooooo picky and then complain that that they are swamped? Don't they think that if people are going to adopt an animal and pay their fee that they will take care of the animal? If someone doesn't want to care for an animal they probably aren't going to pay their $200 plus fee.
They make it a PITA to adopt. I'm just going to go to the shelter. I'm in the market for a dog. Female yellow lab preferably but I don't need somebody coming to "inspect" my home first and fill out an application then decide whether I'm adoption worthy.
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I thought you were on the board of some rescue group?
 
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jp2854

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Geek is correct in what she said. I went through paws to adopt my kitten and they don't come and do a home inspection they just have you fill out an application and pay 120.00 that was the kittens price don't know about the price for the dog though. They do have you fill out an application and I bet tri-county does too. Most of them just worry that the animal wont be a house pet and will be tied up to a tree and left out there all day and all night and they want to make sure you know what you are getting yourself into when you adopt one.
 
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thatguy

New Member
camily said:
Why do they charge more for adopting a pet than the Tri-county or the Humane Society? Also, why are they sooooo picky and then complain that that they are swamped? Don't they think that if people are going to adopt an animal and pay their fee that they will take care of the animal? If someone doesn't want to care for an animal they probably aren't going to pay their $200 plus fee.
They make it a PITA to adopt. I'm just going to go to the shelter. I'm in the market for a dog. Female yellow lab preferably but I don't need somebody coming to "inspect" my home first and fill out an application then decide whether I'm adoption worthy.
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i agree completely and think it should be illegal for any group that isn't a licensed not-for-profit rescue to "adopt" animals from the pound and "sell" them later.
 
camily

camily

Peace
Geek said:
People do evil things to animals and these rescue workers have seen the worst of it.
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Believe me, I have seen the worst of it and the animals I have seen abused and neglected are not by people who rescued them. They are from young guys who breed to fight etc.
 
Cowgirl

Cowgirl

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Well, I can tell you what I know from my parents' group. They took each dog to the vet (which costs money). Some dogs had to have things done, like getting teeth cleaned (which costs money). Each dog was dewormed (expensive dewormer), each dog got treated for fleas and ticks (more money). Then they had to feed the dogs until each one was adopted (which costs money). Oh, and then there was the spay or neuter if needed (again, more money). When each dog was adopted, the new owner got a packet of stuff, including a leash, collar, toy, flea medicine, heartworm treatment, bone, a muzzle, and lots of informational papers. It costs money to run a rescue. Plus, private groups don't get nearly as many donations as the shelter. And last time I adopted a dog from the shelter, I only got the dog...no packet full of good stuff.
 
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cattitude

cattitude

My Sweetest Boy
camily said:
True, my last dog from the shelter ended up costing over $1000. I love him!
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You know what I was referring to.

camily said:
Believe me, I have seen the worst of it and the animals I have seen abused and neglected are not by people who rescued them. They are from young guys who breed to fight etc.
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If you don't actually work in rescuing animals, then you have no idea.
 
cattitude

cattitude

My Sweetest Boy
Cowgirl said:
Well, I can tell you what I know from my parents' group. They took each dog to the vet (which costs money). Some dogs had to have things done, like getting teeth cleaned (which costs money). Each dog was dewormed (expensive dewormer), each dog got treated for fleas and ticks (more money). Then they had to feed the dogs until each one was adopted (which costs money). Oh, and then there was the spay or neuter if needed (again, more money). When each dog was adopted, the new owner got a packet of stuff, including a leash, collar, toy, flea medicine, heartworm treatment, bone, a muzzle, and lots of informational papers. It costs money to run a rescue. Plus, private groups don't get nearly as many donations as the shelter. And last time I adopted a dog from the shelter, I only got the dog...no packet full of good stuff.
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Exactly...and the resuces provide emergency medical care for dogs/cats that are hit by cars and otherwise sick and/or injured. Shelters like Tri County generally euthanize those animals.

The kittens I just fostered are $120 which includes 3 series of shots, rabies shot, feluk testing, microchip and spay or neuter. Not a bad deal.
 
Cowgirl

Cowgirl

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camily said:
OK. :lol:
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Well then why are you even asking? Honestly, it's not that hard to figure out why groups charge adoption fees. And do you honestly think people who pay $200 for an animal are going to always keep it and take care of it for life? How many puggles and other $1200 designer dogs do we see in shelters every day?
 
Chasey_Lane

Chasey_Lane

Salt Life
cattitude said:
The kittens I just fostered are $120 which includes 3 series of shots, rabies shot, feluk testing, microchip and spay or neuter. Not a bad deal.
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I got Timon from a rescue and I'm not sure if he was $125 or $150. He came micro chipped and neutered, plus he was up-to-date on all shots and such. I fell in love with him when I saw him online. I would have paid much more for him.
 
BS Gal

BS Gal

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We got Rassie from CAWL, whom I found to be wonderful to work with. SMAWL was really difficult and I gave up after the 4th page of the application. CAWL was $175, I believe. The lady came over and brought Rassie for the "home inspection," which basically consisted of walking in the house, taking a glance around the one room she was in, and leaving me with Rass. Rassie does not require a fence, but I did show her the back yard where we would play with her. I did not feel "violated" at all and loved CAWL.
 
camily

camily

Peace
BS Gal said:
We got Rassie from CAWL, whom I found to be wonderful to work with. SMAWL was really difficult and I gave up after the 4th page of the application. CAWL was $175, I believe. The lady came over and brought Rassie for the "home inspection," which basically consisted of walking in the house, taking a glance around the one room she was in, and leaving me with Rass. Rassie does not require a fence, but I did show her the back yard where we would play with her. I did not feel "violated" at all and loved CAWL.
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This is what I'm talking about. Not so much the fee. I really don't mind that.
 
cattitude

cattitude

My Sweetest Boy
BS Gal said:
We got Rassie from CAWL, whom I found to be wonderful to work with. SMAWL was really difficult and I gave up after the 4th page of the application. CAWL was $175, I believe. The lady came over and brought Rassie for the "home inspection," which basically consisted of walking in the house, taking a glance around the one room she was in, and leaving me with Rass. Rassie does not require a fence, but I did show her the back yard where we would play with her. I did not feel "violated" at all and loved CAWL.
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I had to fill out a 4-page application and we paid big bucks for Abbey....from a breeder. :lol:
 
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jp2854

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I adopted one from smawl when I moved down here 12yrs ago and I guess then they didn't have a 4plus page application as I don't remember filling out one that was that lengthy (sp). I also boarded my 2cats with one of the ladies that had a bunch of the kittens that were up for adoption through smawl when I moved down here too that might have helped me some who knows.
 
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