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**sarasmid** · 01-18-2010, 01:41 AM

I think the big grip is that rescues take highly adoptable purebred dogs/pups and adopt them out at higher fees instead of giving the general public a chance to adopt.

I just went thru this with 3 French Bulldogs turned into my local shelter. They were going to let all go to the rescue, but in my case I was able to talk them out of one that they didn't already have a home lined up for. But before we left, more people came in and one women pitched a total fit. She said rescues are pulling the highly adoptable and then "selling" them on craigslist for $3-400.

I can see both sides. But I do think as long as it is a responsible rescue, it is better for certain breeds of dogs to go thru a reputable rescue. Shelters don't have the resources to screen potential homes and don't offer any sort help after adoption.

A lot people would adopt a Siberian Husky pup impulsively. I mean, they are adorable. But in reality, how many people are prepared for an active, high prey driven, escape artist? Siberian Husky rescue is going to screen the homes and be there for when problems arise. The shelter is just going to take back an adolescent Sibe and then the rescue is going to try rehab them in most cases.

01-18-2010, 01:41 AM	#16
sarasmid Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 445 Senior Member	I think the big grip is that rescues take highly adoptable purebred dogs/pups and adopt them out at higher fees instead of giving the general public a chance to adopt. I just went thru this with 3 French Bulldogs turned into my local shelter. They were going to let all go to the rescue, but in my case I was able to talk them out of one that they didn't already have a home lined up for. But before we left, more people came in and one women pitched a total fit. She said rescues are pulling the highly adoptable and then "selling" them on craigslist for $3-400. I can see both sides. But I do think as long as it is a responsible rescue, it is better for certain breeds of dogs to go thru a reputable rescue. Shelters don't have the resources to screen potential homes and don't offer any sort help after adoption. A lot people would adopt a Siberian Husky pup impulsively. I mean, they are adorable. But in reality, how many people are prepared for an active, high prey driven, escape artist? Siberian Husky rescue is going to screen the homes and be there for when problems arise. The shelter is just going to take back an adolescent Sibe and then the rescue is going to try rehab them in most cases.
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