rehoming fee for goldendoodle

Hi Ladies -- thank you for your responses. That is, animals returned within a year. Actually, it's really a great article and I love the comments. Many pets GRANTED have undergone medical care but the adoptor will also continue to take on those expenses. There are many people who don't value what they get for free. Important information for people out there that need to re-home their pets. How do you call something 'free' and collect a fee for it? It's our local boarding school for dogs. I also think there is something extremely fishy about this listing, and anyone interested in this dog would be well-advised not to take the owner's word for anything regarding this dog. I surely wouldn't let you come in to my home. i think the adoption process is a little over done. ANY other request for a "re-homing fee" is a scam and should be treated as such. But the lack of knowledge really turned me off to these people. Everyone has a kind of sense that gives little signs to tell you who is good and who is bad. I do understand why some people opposed a high rehoming fee, and after all, you let go of something that you're attached. Look at Mike Vic. I've been approved by several rescues, so my comments are not just sour grapes. She is spaded, so that removes the breeding factor. Another friend bought a specific breed online and had it shipped to him, because he was assured that it would be hypoallergenic and he could return it if it turned out not to be. I've fostered a few rescues and placed them in homes with asking for rehoming fees (less than $100). What website are there the find your did a good home? My boyfriend and I are always fostering and finding forever homesto these amazing animals. I understand the adoption fee and don't have a problem but we need to understand there are alot of people that pay good money and still fight dogs and use for labs because money is not an object for them because they are making money dogs are stolen everyday for this cause, so do we stay away from breeds that are what they are looking for ??????? I wasn't charged an adoption fee, and couldn't have afforded much of one. . This article is biased towards putting the entire onus on the potential new owner. That's just blatant selling. Yet another representative was not able to coherently answer my simple questions about surrendering animals. Although sometimes these fees are outrageous, and then have to turn around and spend more money on taking care of the dog. A rehoming fee of $50 is adequate enough to prevent a sale to animal labs. For whatever reason, these people are no longer able to care for their pets or are no longer willing to keep them and must find them new homes. I can understand a fee for having a vet treat them but that's it. Apparently even under the BEST of circumstances pets may be returned. I have a 1 yrs old male pit bull who is amazing with kids and i need to find him a good home due to I'm moving around a lot for work its not a good look for me to have a dog that needs more attention then i have right now so if you are looking for a loving dog u can email me at ebonyjlove92@gmail.com thank you look forward to here from you. Again, it can vary based on things like your location and the age of your dog. I know that horses and dogs are not the same. He's trying to get around the system. You either give unselfishly for the animal's benefit, or you shouldn't have one. (He's not so anxious around people who aren't anxious.) This fee does not include the cat-licensing fee, which is $5 (spayed or neutered cat rate) for cats residing in all county unincorporated areas and several cities serviced by the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care & Control. I can see where you're coming from, but I've seen it from "the other side" of working at a shelter. Hi Peter. You may want the potential adoptive parents to fill out a questionnaire. She, at least was honest and straightforward with me. These parasites are contagious and you had better be careful because some of these parasites can be transferred to the humans in the house. Our dedicated team of experts is here to support you PM me with anymore questions! So sad! I disagree somewhat.. a high adoption fee also can turn away a good home. A shelter volunteer was right--better to peacefully euthanize them at home than to send them out to be burned, even by the well-meaning after the trauma of being evicted from the only home they knew. Almost notkidding. But, I guess there's no money in that now is there? They need other animals as bait to train the dogs to fight. (His recalls used to be almost 100% baring a squirrel or any other prey. There's no way I can be considered to offer anything other than a responsible, loving home for a dog. Far more effective than asking someone to cough up $75, and less likely to encourage people to buy another pet they might abandon. * Optional interview with their Vet & landlord. And you know what? The fees I get for the most part. Adding the fee helped me filter out the pet owners from the fishermen. Also they end up dumped on the street or back in a pound. They're not going to pay $1000 for them. If you charge an adoption fee, it's less likely that someone will be able to turn around and sell the dog to a lab or as bait. Obviously charging adoption fees isn't ideal - it would be great if homeless animals could be given away freely to loving homes - but we live in an imperfect world and can only do our best. i.e. Some observations: 1.) The age of your dog is one of them, and whether he's a pure breed golden retriever or not is another. The cost of adopting dogs or puppies appears to be $100 in county shelters. edit: Thank you for all the feedback. After all, if someone needs to give up their dog, shouldn't they just be happy that someone wants to adopt? The adoption fee is often far less than the actual cost of all of this stuff. They know that rescues need to cover operating expenses, pet care, medical bills, and so forth. You have so much knowledge. FinallyVeterinarians Admit Metronidazole (Flagyl) Should Not Be Given For Diarrhea. It is nice to get back a little of the money from shots/neutering/etc thought it certainly doesn't cover all of it (at least not where I live, neutering here costs around $100 by itself, you cant even get a dog from the shelter for less than $100). Most of the posts with extremely high prices get reported or flagged for removal because everyone knows what's really going on. why are people on craigslist allowed to charge money for animals that were an accident? That's a great idea!!! I would NEVER pay someone for abandoning their pet, because I think that sort of thing encourages irresponsible pet ownership. Need to regime 9 week old kitten cat had.Asking only. 50. I'm sure if you did a search on the contact info provided you'll find that he's always running ads. But that isn't the purpose of why I would ask for a rehoming fee. One time, they even made up papers for a schnauzer. The person adopting the dog pays. A rehoming fee is completely normal from what I've observed. A reasonable rehoming fee for a golden retriever will typically be somewhere between $50 and several hundred dollars at most. I have to pay for those shots for the next five to fifteen years you neglected to provide a home for your pet. He was missing a small chunk from his ear and had numerous scars on his paws and even had part of his tail chewed off. I strongly believe in a re-homing fee. I won't comment specifically about Craigslist, but I would like to comment that people who are planning to do something nefarious with a pet aren't likely to show you valid ID or address. In any case, when the fee is too large, it reeks of capitalism run amuck at the grassroots level and canny profit-making. I'm much more likely to believe the animal is going to a good home if the receiver donates money or time to actual shelters. Hi Gil there's a very good reason for the adoption processes. Most people are decent people. Let's hope. But when an individual who wants to rehome their pet charges a rehoming fee, it may seem unwarranted. and the significantly more costly vet visits for emergencies or illnesses. Thanks for writing this. They were part of our family! Why do you feel you're entitled a free companion that you're getting because you want one. GOD Bless everyone involved in the pet world. (If you give a breed I can be very specific with it!). As for the adoption fee, everyone has a limit on how much they think is reasonable. You see how ridiculous all of this is? To the brainiac who though a high adoption fee would ensure the pet a good home IS SUCH A CROCK! If so, that is very sad and greedy. Paying a adoption fee is a must you're pet comes spay or neutered, UTD on shots, heartworm checked and medicated and well as flea treatment, micro chipped and usually not always dental exam. Or, they should just leave their pets with a no kill shelter or rescue agency who IS willing to take the time to find their pets a good home. What's the difference between selling a dog for $350 and rehoming the same dog for $350? My experiences with shelters and cat rescue places was eye-opening and jaw-dropping. One suggestion I've heard is to ask the potential adopter to make a donation to a local humane society or pet rescue organization. I'm told people ask for real money when they "rehome" their dogs just so the dogs don't end up with the animal dealers. Then the landlord finds out and they have to get rid of the pet. ThePepperDen from Australia on January 20, 2011: This is a fantastic hub- I've linked to it twice in one of my hubs. All of my efforts would be focused on vetting the person, which isn't done by charging fees, but by speaking to them at length on several occasions, askign questions, visiting their home, seeing what they're like with the dog, and so on. And in both cases these so called *animal people* asked me if our quarter horse STALLION was fixed. Receiving money is neither an effective nor logical part of this process - my SOLE interest would be in finding my darling girl a marvelous home. Allow me to transition to another issue these rescue groups get their dogs from shelters and such, so are you rescuing a dog someone cared about, but couldnt care for it (lousy excuse), OR are you adopting a shelter dog whose owner used for breeding? 15 years old, almost completely blind, no teeth and takes meds twice a day. Anyway, they told her they wouldn't let her have the dog unless when she readopted it out they got half the fee she charged. Thank you for listening. For that matter, maybe I should speak with the neighbors to see if they ever saw the old owner abuse their pet. I refuse to adopt from Boston Terrier Rescue, they charge no less than $350. Both dogs came to me directly from families in need, but only one of the families (from whom I adopted the beagle mix) charged me an adoption fee (of around $150). @Selma High adoption fees are definitely a deterrent for many people. The couple who have had him for 8 years are expecting a baby, and they're anxious about managing Lenny's anxiety around all the new people that will be coming into their home after the baby is born. Get a heart. I am willing to pay that. There are a lot more people who want pets than are prepared to take good care of them. As for the adoption fee, it's important to know what the fee includes - the section in the hub called, "What Could Adoption Fees Be Used For?" It's a lousy way to rehome a dog under any circumstances, but the dog is probably not in danger. Rehoming fees are normal but that's def a shady dealer trying to skirt under the sales rules on CL. And I finally found what I believe is to be a great home for them. @tonyhubb - That's a bunch of nonsense. I was greatly surprised to come up with a figure of about 500 dollars--this without a fee for the actual cat, in other words, a free cat. Or maybe come up with a method of escrow or deposit or collateral that can be held somehow and then returned or after a probationary period. Instead, they're usually referred to as adoption fees. However, we don't live in a perfect world, and there are some people out there who have bad intentions when they are looking for dogs. It is a devastating experience to have to give up a pet. Whether or not others understand, it is none of anyone's business but the people involved. Adult dogs are often "what you see is what you get" you know how big they're going to get, you can get a good feel for their temperament (especially if the shelter staff has gotten to know them), you know what they look like and how long their fur is, etc (which might seem trivial but is not, when you consider how much grooming, for example, might be required). Unless the dog was in a foster situation, they know very little about the dogs disposition, and if it hasnt been in quarantine for at least ten days, it could easily be carrying something contagious like kennel cough or several other upper respiratory infection. doesnt change my mind at all and Im for sure not the only one. If you feel selling animals is morally wrong, don't do it. I'm surprised that no one has been sued yet because of this. It may be legit although I often suspect"Unexpected changes in our lives"is a euphemism for "this puppy is more than we can handle." Most dogs are $300. Doesn't matter what justification you have, it's not free. Even after all that, I have about 25% failed adoptions. This fee does not include the dog-licensing fee, which is $20 to $25 (spayed or neutered dog rate) for dogs residing in areas serviced by the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care & Control. If a person gets a pet for free, this pet may not have any tangible value. They need to get those animals somewhere. I rescued feral kittens from my back yard, went through all the trouble of capturing them, housing them separate from my other cats, potty training them, socializing them, and bringing both of them to the vet for deworming, shots, testing for diseases etc. I have two adopted dogs (a beagle mix and a lab mix). I disagree with a large rehoming fee. Visit them at their home with the dog and see if they get along with the other household members. In a perfect world, this would be the case. Another required reams of detailed personal information from me. is probably not reputable. Beyond the usual food, grooming, and other day-to-day expenses, there are also regular vet check-ups and vaccines . It's just a control thing. I have to let this go but I have some thoughts to share. And 300 or more is nothing more than selling a pet. I still worry that I am missing something since it's not on the list. A lot of pets will sit in shelters because they want a $300.00 adoption fee, for that I could go to a breeder and get a brand new puppy. My husband and I trap, fix and release a lot of cats and when we come across kittens, we trap, fix and rehabilitate them. I don't like money grubbers trying to get at my money. I was on Craigslist and for some reason I googled "Goldendoodle" and found this link for a woman who is trying to rehome her GORGEOUS English Goldendoodle puppy. So, charging a high adoption fee, I truly believe backfires on adopting versus paying breeders. Or maybe they want to use the fee to help cover a spay/neuter surgery before they let their pet go to a new home. Ask the potential adopter to bring the receipt when he comes to pick up the pet. Just playing devils advocate here: If I were to some bad acts to a critter or even have dog fights. Need to get home to someone keeps in house not outside.tigerstriped.male. However some agencies ask you to jump through so many hoops with the intention of *finding the best people* but in my case it really just sent me looking in other places. They all died of old age and we all cried when our family member passed away. I love the last paragraph. Report an Issue | What is a rehoming fee? Your process slows down the placement of animals, which in turn, causes more of them to be put down. Whitney from Georgia on February 09, 2008: I think adoption fees work well. I agree with many here who have posted frustration regarding adoption policies and rehoming fees vs adoption fees. The idea of doing home inspections is good, and some rescues do them, but the reality is that most organizations are far too strapped for resources to do that type of thing. A small 25-50 dollar donation is not a bad idea but most people on craigslist won't do it because what they want is money for their animal. The cost to start caring for a dog is high enough with all the food, beds, collars, leashes, tick control, etc. If you don't like re-homing fees, get over it. I studied breed after breed from site after site and took quiz after quiz to see which breed would fit my family the best. A lot of people get 'smart' and don't list the fee, as your person didn't, because they will get flagged for selling animals on Craigslist. If it is such a financial burden, find something else to do. You can't "sell" pets on craigslist, but you can charge a rehoming fee when trying to get your pet "adopted". I've seen purebred dogs that the owners paid a small fortune for languishing on chains in backyards because the novelty wore off. If you are the original owner of a dog who paid money for the care and health of that animal, you have done so because you were a good owner. They've cost me over $5,000 in vet visits. There is no way in this world that I would fill-out an application to adopt a pet from you, or anyone else. (Almost kidding. Anywhoo. But I understand why you cant just give it free to someone that maybe cant take care of it. ~ Pet Rescue By Judy, Sanford, Florida. As for leaving pets with rescues or shelters - that is not always an option, as rescues and shelters are perpetually full. These are factors to keep in mind when determining a rehoming fee as an owner or when looking for a dog to adopt. Independence America Holdings Corp. All Rights Reserved. I called and left a message. I have a very good vet that took care of my dog when he would become ill. Both parties should show proof of contribution before the pet is moved. So the term rehoming is used because Craigslist does not allow selling of animals! Worst case scenario are people (shouldn't even be called that) who pick up "free to good home" animals to use in dog fights as bait, or worse. Craigslist rules state-"no animal sales or breeding -- rehoming with small adoption fee is ok". I didn't Foster them to recoup my expenses. It's not like your doing it to help out it's because you want one. And that is why breeders are still able to keep afloatwhy pay 300 for a rescue dog when someone can go get apuppy for 150..i mean seriously..its become a money racket for some rescues..and there are some that are not for the money but some that are. Same with the pitbull rings and the kinds of sick people who take "free" dogs to torture and kill. If it is too small, it does not stop the new owner from re-selling for a profit, even if it will be just a small one. I think the two parties should donate money to their local animal shelter as a way to compromise. I've been fostering to Little Chihuahua girls for a very long time and I finally found a good home for them. I'm trying to adopt a dog rather than buy it, but sometimes seems that is easier and cheaper buy a dog than adopt it. Please be wary. If someone cares about their pet and wants them to be well taken care of, there is nothing wrong with charging a fee. And the investment is made for the dog's sake, which is its own reward. I love the discussions and I am all for the pet adoption fees. Scare tactics. Again, excellent hub, voted up and shared! You need to be a member of Doodle Kisses to add comments! Shelters and rescues are non-profit organizations and they subsidize the cost of caring for the animal. People like this don't want to spend money on dogs. There is no reason to be encouraging people to bring new dogs into the world when there are so many already that have nobody to care for them and if you put a price tag on them especially the high prices people are selling these animals for then you are giving an economic incentive for people to continue doing it. shelters have overhead to cover, this particular lady is just making money..it upsets me, i can jump thru the hoops and get a dog form the norfolk or va beach SPCA for 50 dollars and some time & interviews and meetings with my dogs (3), but the moral is most people on craigslist are scum, trying to make money or recoup what they paid since they didn't know what they were getting into..i can't take my dog with me, my new apartment doesn't allow dogs, SO FIND ANOTHER HOUSING SOLUTION. You should be encouraging people to do interviews, home visits, and make pet contracts allowing a follow up visit(s), return of the pet if it is incompatible, and serious fines if the pet is abused. Anyway, a reasonable rehoming fee is not only a way to recoup some of the expense of fostering the animal, but it is a way to test the sincerity of the potential adopter. They opted not to, and just adopted her the dog. If you want a specific breed and don't want to find one at a shelter or a rescue from petfinder, then please do the research and visit the breeder you are adopting from, so you can see how the animals are kept. JD totally agree with you. I would ask just so that I could see that the person was serious about making a commitment to adopting the animal (and not just someone looking to get a free dog to use in baiting fighting dogs). Having the new owner pay for a vet checkup and current vaccinations is another good way since you will want to make sure the animal is in good health before you introduce it to other animals and to your family. If I get one whiff of flakiness, weird behavior, or other issues, then it's no deal. I get that people have been awful to animals and I understand a rescue groups concerns; however being put immediately on the defensive is off-putting. Most people are decent people. To learn more about rehoming your pet, go to Rehoming Giving up a Pet What Are Your Options? They cherry pick from shelters, animal control and the like. The bio should be clear about both the best traits and the worst traits of your dog. I rescued a cat off of the highway with intentions of finding a good home, the cat was pregnant so I ended up letting her stay, now my question is, is it okay to ask for a rehoming fee for the kittens? 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