This pisses me off to no end...they have tons of animals right? they are overcrowded right? so when they adopt out say a half labrador half beagle they set the adopt fee at 45 or 50 bucks that includes spay and all that stuff, then they will get in a full blood boston terrier or any other breed and try to charge upwards of 400 dollars to adopt the dog just cause it is purebred! what a load! it doesnt cost anymore to fix a purebred than a mutt so why the hike in price? the dog doesnt come with papers either so still why the price? and in alot of cases the adoption fee far exceeds what one would pay were they buying a new puppy of the same breed, and of coarse this puppy would come like "new" without god only knows what kind of past or abuse or neglect. so I ask you what makes these rescues think it is correct to charge higher rates for purebred dogs? they didnt pay anything to get the dog in thier rescue it was handed to them just like the mixed dogs. Seems money hungry to me.
2006-07-21 08:43:41 · 9 answers · asked by Seven B 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Well, they ARE in the business of selling dogs. I am not saying ALL, but some of the bigger ones are of course thinking about cash. Non-profit does NOT mean they are not looking to make money. Look at some of the animal rights groups, non-profit my ***. IMO some are not much better than pet shops. Now, before everyone gets all pissed of, I am saying SOME. And if you cannot handle the truth, stick your head back in the sand until this topic blows over.
2006-07-21 09:17:12 · answer #1 · answered by whpptwmn 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Okay, I foster for an animal rescue group, and I know it doesn't make sense to charge more for a pure breed dog, but we do the same thing. Keep in mind that animal rescue groups are non profit, and exist basically on their adoption fees and donations. Basically it comes down to having a dog that "some" will consider higher in value because of being pure bred and they are willing to pay more for it. We spend a minimum of $100 on each dog we take in for vaccinations, spaying or neutering, that does not include if they require heartworm treatment which will cost $500-700 per dog, we have to treat abuse cases, skin ailments, broken limbs. or other health problems the animals may have, and if you have a pet, just imagine this care to 100's of animals each year. The cost runs in the thousands. Just to give you an idea, we have treated 12 heartworm positive dogs in the past 8 weeks, you do the math! We adopted out all our mix breeds at $110 (fully vaccinated, and altered, with some training - it's a deal) so we are loosing money on each dog as it stands, when we have a pure breed, it will be adopted out for $200 - $300. Same thing, all vaccinations and altered. It's the only way we can even try to even out the money we spend on the money we take in. A pure breed dog, from a breeder usually begins at $400, and that does not include the vaccinations or the altering. So people who really want a specific breed, and want to adopt, are quite willing not only to wait until one comes into our program, but are also willing to pay the price. It is by no means saying that a pure breed is better than a mutt. It just gives the organization a chance to recoup some funding so that they can continue to provide for all the animals in their care. I hope this made sense and it helped you understand. It would be nice if we could get more donations, but it's difficult.
2006-07-21 15:55:46 · answer #2 · answered by buggsnme2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you -- rescues trying who charge hundreds of dollars in adoption fees just because a dog is purebred are no better than a dog dealer or pet shop.
A homeless dog is a homeless dog!
I once approached a dog/cat rescue group about a Great Dane that they had -- we've always had Danes in our family, and they've always been rescues, so I thought maybe it was about time to have another. The woman told me that they were charging $500 for her (their normal adoption fee was $75) because "she's big and eats a lot of food". That was a thin excuse! They thought they could get more money because she was a purebred.
On one hand, the money they make does go back into the rescue group (which is run on volunteers and donations, and needs what it can get) -- but on the other hand, I don't really feel that it's ethical.
2006-07-21 15:51:31 · answer #3 · answered by Loki Wolfchild 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Money hungry? Are you joking? These types of places have to run fundraisers to stay open sometimes. Trust me, I worked for a no kill shelter, the people do not make a lot of money.
The reason is simply supply and demand. People will pay more for a pure breed. Puppy or rescue, it doesn't matter. If you have a problem with it then whine about the fact that people value pure breeds more then mutts. Not that an organization is doing what is has to to keep it's doors open.
Why do you care anyways? Do you want a pure breed rescue and are just pssed off that you can't afford one. Tough. get a mutt.
2006-07-21 15:50:27 · answer #4 · answered by Lynn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must be kidding! Or maybe you are going to the wrong place. My mother adopted a full blooded long haired dachshund from the County Dog Pound in Missouri. Where did you go? have you gone to www.petfinders.com ? My sister in law loves that one, and she is a researcher for a large dog food company.
And you are right, it's wrong to charge more for a pure breed. Somebody is trying to skim money or something is going on where ever you went. Good Luck. I know you will find a pet you will love and will love you without paying "out the nose" for it. and Bless you for adopting.
2006-07-21 16:02:46 · answer #5 · answered by Dog Mama 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do understand what you are saying but you have to remember that most animal rescues are nonprofit organizations. The money goes back into operating the shelter. The money is used to help and feed other animals in the shelter. It sucks for the consumer which who might want a purebred dog but it helps the rest.
2006-07-21 15:55:05 · answer #6 · answered by cutter 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well its not as bad as people who charge a thousand dollars for a cockapoo or other "desinger dogs" there mutts.I think they'r just hopeing to squeze out a couple more dollars to help keep it running.I think they should lower there prices when there chargig the same amount for a puppy at a store then a dog at the pound.
2006-07-21 16:16:37 · answer #7 · answered by Becky D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the word 'purebred' is usually associated with dogs of smaller breeds and they are always more expensive that med./lg. sz. dogs because it is more dangerous to thier health to have puppies.
2006-07-21 16:42:11 · answer #8 · answered by cintishoegal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know but I think that the shelters need money and pure-bred dogs are on the rise
in popularty and they are easy targets.
2006-07-21 15:51:24 · answer #9 · answered by ellencalvo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋