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just seen an ad someone wanting to be given a free puppy or up to £200 . You can rescue a puppy Im sure for a donation under that. Am I being cynical or are they just wanting a pedigree dog cheap ?
 
Always loads of them on preloved. 'We are looking for a labrador, will have a fantastic home.Needs to be colour/sex/age. Only have £50'. Above and below are loads of litters for sale, go get one of them I always think.
 
I would worry that if someone cannot afford to pay the purchase price of a pup or the donation fee of a rescue then how will they afford all the other expenses that go with dog ownership.
 
I have decided never to buy a dog again. The most I have ever paid is £150, just because I was fed up with the rescues and I have only done it once. I do not advertise for a dog, a lot of the time they just want to get rid of their problem. And yes I can afford to buy one and the vets fees.
My friend likes gundogs, she got a pedigree one off the small ads, she said the women just opened the door put the lead in her hand and shut the door on her and the dog.
I think the sooner we stop thinking of dogs as a commodity the better, ATM its just a way for a lot of people to make money, fast. My neighbour sold 9 cross bred puppies for £300 each, one came back after 3 days. No vaccinations, no papers, no insurance.
 
honetpot said:
I have decided never to buy a dog again. The most I have ever paid is £150, just because I was fed up with the rescues and I have only done it once. I do not advertise for a dog, a lot of the time they just want to get rid of their problem. And yes I can afford to buy one and the vets fees.
My friend likes gundogs, she got a pedigree one off the small ads, she said the women just opened the door put the lead in her hand and shut the door on her and the dog.
I think the sooner we stop thinking of dogs as a commodity the better, ATM its just a way for a lot of people to make money, fast. My neighbour sold 9 cross bred puppies for £300 each, one came back after 3 days. No vaccinations, no papers, no insurance.
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Your friend buying a gundog like that is the reason puppy farms do so well. We have just bought a pedigree lab, we had to go for an interview before we even saw the pups, that is how it should be.
 
You miss understood, she didn't buy it, she was given it, she responded to a free to a good home ad. It doesn't seem to matter how much someone pays for a dog, if its not what they want they are just glad to get rid of it.
 
honetpot said:
I have decided never to buy a dog again. The most I have ever paid is £150, just because I was fed up with the rescues and I have only done it once. I do not advertise for a dog, a lot of the time they just want to get rid of their problem. And yes I can afford to buy one and the vets fees.
My friend likes gundogs, she got a pedigree one off the small ads, she said the women just opened the door put the lead in her hand and shut the door on her and the dog.
I think the sooner we stop thinking of dogs as a commodity the better, ATM its just a way for a lot of people to make money, fast. My neighbour sold 9 cross bred puppies for £300 each, one came back after 3 days. No vaccinations, no papers, no insurance.
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Unfortunately there are far too many dogs being bred with not enough homes to meet the supply. I do see your point about dogs being a commodity and to remove monetary value from an animal may well curb many backyard breeders who are purely in it to make a fast buck. On the other hand, reputable breeders who bring experience, dedication and effort to the breeding of well-bred and well reared pups should be encouraged imo.
 
It is like horse breeding, the places that produce decent, well conformed animals will always be needed. The fields full of coloured cobs with dodgy legs are the issue.
 
If someone wants a dog for life then in my opinion they will look for a rescue or save up to buy from a litter. Looking free or cheap ones to me tells me its a whim and sudden decision, which rarely works out for the dog.
 
Rescue puppies are usually around £160 but honestly, it's a lot harder than most people think to get a rescue dog, let alone a puppy!

Before I rescued I was under the illusion (probably like a lot of others) that I would have my pick and there would be loads to choose from. It was actually really difficult to find and secure one - I wasn't picky either. I didn't mind age, sex, breed. It's just that a lot of people are now choosing to rescue over buying (which is great!) so you have to act fast to visit, be placed on the waiting list, have a home check and then wait to see if they think you're suitable! My local rescue (which is pretty well-known/big) didn't have any of the dogs I liked available. They were all either reserved or in foster homes miles away.

I only got my boy because the website he was on was poor and they didn't seem to be making much of an effort to get him into a home. But saying that, I would 100% rescue again and for £80 I got a dog who had been vaccinated, chipped, wormed, de-flea'd and neutered which is an absolute bargain!
 
SpringA I too was very lucky with my rescue dog. I cant fathom why he was in the rescue unless it was a home breakup. He had been very well trained, has not had any behaviour problems in the 8 years Ive had him, he cost me £70 with vacs. 6 weeks insurance, neutered etc.
I hope I can find another similar one !
 
My last dog and cat I got off of FB, they came straight from their previous owners. My Roti X is an absolute star, and was a very large 10month old body with the mind of an old lady, she had just grown too large for the small family home and was used to children. She now nannies us, the cats and protects us from low flying US aircraft, which she will chase across the paddock, the fastest she ever moves.
 
I have just got a rescue dog as well after being told I could not have one due to working by other organisations. They took into consideration my previous experience, did a vet check and asked me loads of questions. I went to the Blue Cross you can express an interest online to register with them. The people I dealt with were very professional and honest about her behaviour but you also have to be honest about your situation.

She cost me £160 including everything as above so a bit more but worth every penny.
 
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