lil_toe Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I was just looking through the PetRescue website and saw this puppy that cost $1000 in adoption fee. It seems so ridiculous because honestly, it just turns people off from adopting. Some might wonder, why not just go on Gumtree and look at some BYB pups that might cost less? I thought the whole point of a pet rescue organisation is to rehome these animals (to good homes) not to try to make money from the animals? I can understand some might argue, "oh, the high adoption fee is to ensure that the pups will go to a home that can financial afford and spoil them". But, seriously, the high adoption fee does not benefit the pups now do they? If anything, i think it might actually turn away potential good homes and delay their adoption. Anyways, thought I had to rant. I couldn't help myself. Let me know what your thoughts are and if perhaps, someone might see this differently, and why. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I would not pay $1000 for a cross bred pup. I doubt many people would. The RSPCA is aiming a bit high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minimax Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Doubt you'd get a desexed puppy from a byb for that price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diva Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 (edited) I usually say it is fine to charge more for the more adoptable ones to help cover the rest-but that does seem very high. They must be pretty sure there will be a high demand for the pup. Edited February 14, 2014 by Diva Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiecuddles Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I saw BYB cross bred puppies for sale for $50 here the other day, I think I could easily pic up a puppy and desex, vac, worm and chip for well under $1000 if I was so inclined! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salukifan Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I would not pay $1000 for a cross bred pup. I doubt many people would. The RSPCA is aiming a bit high. They do it all the time in pet shops. My guess is RSPCA is charging what they think they can get for a very cute pup. I saw BYB cross bred puppies for sale for $50 here the other day, I think I could easily pic up a puppy and desex, vac, worm and chip for well under $1000 if I was so inclined! What are we arguing about here, what a crossbred pup is worth? The answer is quite simply what people are prepared to pay. What each of us is prepared to pay doesn't really matter does it? No one is forcing anyone to buy the pup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil_toe Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 (edited) I saw BYB cross bred puppies for sale for $50 here the other day, I think I could easily pic up a puppy and desex, vac, worm and chip for well under $1000 if I was so inclined! Exactly! I am not sure if it is the Chihuahua or the Papillon in the mix that makes them that expensive when most other dogs (desexed) up for adoption are only around $300-$400. The issue in my opinion, is that I do not think this is done to benefit or help the pups. And no, I am not trying argue the value of crossbred pups, but rather, I am questioning the RSPCA's ethics in jacking up the price of the pup and possibly turning away a potential home. Edited February 14, 2014 by lil_toe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiecuddles Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Maybe it will sell for that somewhere with the right market, you certainly wouldn't sell it for that around here(and nor would a pet store). If there is a market that is prepared to pay that sort of price for a cute pound mutt then all power to them, I just hope it doesn't alienate those who might have considered a pound dog but change their minds due to the perceived cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salukifan Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Maybe it will sell for that somewhere with the right market, you certainly wouldn't sell it for that around here(and nor would a pet store). If there is a market that is prepared to pay that sort of price for a cute pound mutt then all power to them, I just hope it doesn't alienate those who might have considered a pound dog but change their minds due to the perceived cost. There are still plenty of pound dogs that don't cost that much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil_toe Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 Maybe it will sell for that somewhere with the right market, you certainly wouldn't sell it for that around here(and nor would a pet store). If there is a market that is prepared to pay that sort of price for a cute pound mutt then all power to them, I just hope it doesn't alienate those who might have considered a pound dog but change their minds due to the perceived cost. There are still plenty of pound dogs that don't cost that much. Which is true, plenty of cheaper pound dogs, but what will happen to these puppies? And that again, is my concern, what will happen to puppies that are not adopted? Do they get put down? And if so, who's to blame then? The RSPCA for over inflating the adoption fee? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diva Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I imagine they would just drop the price if it proved to be a barrier to rehoming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiecuddles Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 (edited) Right so someone goes to the pound and can't get a small puppy for a decent price so instead they figure they'll take that cute staffy/mastiff X, cos he'll be just as easy to handle when he grows up right? It's all well and good to say there are plenty of others but if the person looking hasn't had a dog before and the ones they can afford are completely unsuited but they are still intent on getting a dog what then? I mean it's not the way I go in to dog ownership or probably most f the people on this site but we all know that it's how plenty of others get a dog! ETA: Don't forget we aren't talking about a small rescue here that matches dogs to owners, etc, etc. I don't now about this RSPCA shelter but most of the ones I have experience with don't require much more than a credit card to get a dog. Edited February 14, 2014 by kelpiecuddles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 (edited) Did the dog have to have any extra surgery or vet care? Sometimes if dogs come in injured they will charge more to cover the care. It does sound higher than usual but I guess as Haredown said, it's whatever people will pay. Edit: can't spell tonight! Edited February 14, 2014 by Aussie3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 (edited) I imagine they would just drop the price if it proved to be a barrier to rehoming Yes, normally they will either drop the price or run a newspaper/tv story on the dog which gets it adopted pretty much every time. People literally fight over small breed puppies in shelters, I've seen it, I wouldn't worry about them finding a home. Edited February 14, 2014 by Aussie3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Yes, the cute small breeds go like hot cakes. And Princess is very cute. Profile suggests she's in foster-care so she's also getting everyday- life socialization which is a good thing. I've got no problem with specially cute ones having a higher fee. And I agree the price is what someone is prepared to pay. Pet store puppies can be priced pretty high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 (edited) The ad sounds to me as though it will attract the sect who are looking for carry-alls, rather than a dog. "Don't put me on wet grass because I don't like it"?? "Prefer to be carried"?? "I like my own way"?? and "good lap-dog" (is that all people should expect it needs??). High price but any thing is worth what someone will pay. But it seems to me that the ad is targeting someone who wouldn't mind a dog as an accessory, not as a dog. Edited February 14, 2014 by Erny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denali Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 The ad sounds to me as though it will attract the sect who are looking for carry-alls, rather than a dog. "Don't put me on wet grass because I don't like it"?? "Prefer to be carried"?? "I like my own way"?? and "good lap-dog" (is that all people should expect it needs??). High price but any thing is worth what someone will pay. But it seems to me that the ad is targeting someone who wouldn't mind a dog as an accessory, not as a dog. That's exactly what I was thinking Erny.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roova Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 (edited) I can't help but think its sending a message that its ok to charge big dollars based on cuteness and not another reason like well trained, lovely nature, well socialised, good with dogs, kids, other animals etc. How is it any different to someone on gumtree selling based on cuteness only (where even they don't give a list of bad behaviour too)? If they want four figures could they at least give some decent reasons why so those caught up in the 'cute' learn there's more to want than looks I also wonder what type of carer would encourage the behaviour mentioned in the ad? I thought they worked with their charges to ensure they were setting them up for a future of not being returned to the pound for naughtiness that wears thin or resource guarding etc? Edited February 14, 2014 by Roova Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I doubt that I'd pay $1000 for a fussy resource guarder with sharp teeth - regardless how cute it was. Cute wears off - then you will have a nasty little yappy snappy IMHO. T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denali Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I doubt that I'd pay $1000 for a fussy resource guarder with sharp teeth - regardless how cute it was. Cute wears off - then you will have a nasty little yappy snappy IMHO. T. Totally agree. I feel like the foster carer should not be using its issues as a selling point, and rather train the dog.. It's a disaster waiting to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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