Does this cost you anything? If so what? and can you just walk in and ask for one? xx the reason I say uk only is because I think USA pounds are different.
2006-10-11 23:35:36 · 13 answers · asked by me 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I dont mean rescue centres now I mean the pound. When the dog warden picks dogs up they go to the pound, rescues GET the dogs from the pound in a lot of cases. Im on about cutting out the middle person and going straight to the pound, not a dog rescue....
2006-10-11 23:42:17 · update #1
the reason i dont want to get one from a rescue is that they charge a lot of money, just because i havent got £100 in my back pocket doesnt mean I wont be a good owner!
2006-10-11 23:54:26 · update #2
they can pay the vet bill cos they save £100 not paying for the dog.
i agree paying somuch for rescuing a dog is harsh - you could get a puppy for less from your local free-paper!!
2006-10-12 01:56:46 · answer #1 · answered by DogLuvva 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. When you get a dog from a rescue centre they will expect a donation towards their cost. When you consider that they have vaccinated, neutered, wormed and fed the dog, then this seems entirely reasonable. To be honest, if you can't afford the donation (usually under £100) then you can't afford to keep a dog properly anyway. Most rescue kennels will want to make sure that you can care for a dog before they will let you have one. This may include a home visit to check that your living situation is suitable. They certainly will NOT just hand out a dog if you walk in and ask for one! Getting a dog from rescue is a good idea, but it does require just as much work and commitment as having a dog from a puppy. The dog may not be trained or housebroken, and it may have psychological problems from previous mis-treatment. The people at the rescue centre will be happy to give you more information. Good luck!
2006-10-11 23:40:51 · answer #2 · answered by stienbabe 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes it costs you something. Why would you want to 'cut out the middle man' as you say? What is wrong with going to a proper rescue centre? They aren't 'middle men' in any case. The council dog pound is entirely different to a rescue centre. Both charge for the dogs but with a rescue centre you get some info on the dog as it will have been assessed, and you get back up if there are problems, with the dog pound youget nothing like that. You take on a dog which might have aggression problems or be sick and if it doesn't work out, they won't take it back. In neither case are you able to just go in and ask for one and get it with no questions asked and no fee to pay.
2006-10-11 23:47:50 · answer #3 · answered by fenlandfowl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe some pounds may charge for a dog, others may let you just take one. It varies, so you could just try a few. BUT...
You say you don't have £100 to pay for a dog. So how can you afford its food bills and veterinary care?
Getting a dog from a rescue tends to be a better option because it is more likely to have had its temperament assessed, so you can be more confident of getting the dog that is right for you.
It is also more likely to have been given the necessary veterinary care it needs already. This veterinary care, if you were to pay for it yourself would almost certainly cost way in excess of the £100 you are currently baulking at.
It's good that you want to rescue a dog and I applaud you for that, but think carefully about getting one if your finances are so stretched.
2006-10-12 07:05:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you will find that in the UK the dog warden will take any dogs he collects off the streets to a rescue centre. There aren't really dog pounds here...so a rehoming/rescue centre is the option..some charge a minimal fee of around £30.00.
2006-10-12 00:04:55 · answer #5 · answered by widow_purple 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most cases you will have to have your property inspected to ensure that you can accommodate the size of dog you choose.
You will be "assesed" for suitability as a dog owner.
You will have to pay for all innoculations and neutering - no options here - this WILL be done.
There are lots of cowboy breeders out there who will sell you a cheap "Pedigreed" dog (for less than a rescue dog). If all you want is a pet, go to an animal shelter.
2006-10-11 23:43:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You cant just walk in and get one. You have to have someone come and check your house first to make sure its suitable and also to talk to you.
You generally have to give them a donation to cover the dogs living expenses. Some places leave it up to you, but other suggest a figure around £50
2006-10-11 23:38:07 · answer #7 · answered by OriginalBubble 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is a charge to get your dog back but most people Get there dogs micro chipped that way the dog comes back to you. But to get back to your question if you can not pay $100 for a dog how would you pay the vet bill.
2006-10-12 01:44:02 · answer #8 · answered by catherine_brly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry unsure about your question but in response to people above saying if you cant afford 100 pounds that you wouldn't be able to look after the dog but i have 2 dogs and i wouldn't be able to pay 100 pounds like that but both my dogs are happy and healthy.
and as for vet bills well whats pet insurance for?????
2006-10-15 04:22:48 · answer #9 · answered by mwashington_22 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why not just look in your local press or put an ad in a shop window offering a good home for a dog. Loads of people have to re-home their dogs due to changes in circumstances. it won't cost more than the price of the ad.
2006-10-12 02:42:47 · answer #10 · answered by des c 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋