Would you give money to someone rehoming?

[LauraLeigh]

He just speaks to me, more so than the "free" dog... Maybe it's because he's part JRT I don't know....

I'm going to meet both dogs before I make a decision, but he's the one that pulls me, that's how I chose Siren and she was next to Di, the best dog I've ever personally owned...

I'm torn on exchanging money, but Siren for example cost me far more than that to get here, I know the difference is that Grace didn't "make money" on her, but really neither will this lady, in a sense, and she does want my vets reference before he can leave her care...

 

[AdrianneIsabel]

I don't really care "why" they want money back for food or rabies. If I really wanted a particular dog and it was within my personal financial limitations, I'm going to pay it and get the dog I want instead of being righteous and dogless.

Fwiw I don't care if others do, I also never charged an adoption fee for a single rescue I fostered an placed independently. I just don't see myself doing it because it doesn't feel right for me.

 

[LauraLeigh]

Rescues and rehomes are not the same thing.

Rescues don't get dogs and then try to sell them when things don't work out. It's not the same IMO, to each their own but I would not purchase a pet because it didn't work out because frankly these are things that we shouldn't be recouping costs on.

I get this view, and feel the same for the most part, I'll just have to see what happens when I meet her and after she talks to my vet, I get the impression her "fee" may change if she trusts the new owner..

 

[AdrianneIsabel]

Meh, people buy pet store puppies that speak to them as well. Right or not, it perpetuates a cycle in most cases, but to each of those dogs it means the world and it was completely worth it to their new owners.

Me, I would try surfing rescues instead of BYBs & rehomes if it was bothersome.

 

[JessLough]

Too bad you don't want a JRT.. there's an 8 month old looking for a home being given away here.

ETA: ha! Apparently "here" is really smiths falls Not far from here..

 

[Laurelin]

We actually only have one puppy, we decided to let the people we were staying with keep Sophie, they fell in love with her and the pups were bonding so tightly to each other that they were not too interested in people... We made sure her breeder was ok with that first...

It's just so quiet here with one little pup, I may be trying to fill a hole, that's true, but I really miss having some bustle around the house...

I don't know what to do to be honest, but I may be flying home more often and was terribly lonely there without a pet

If you're going to fly the dog often I'd get a dog that can ride in cab. Flying cargo is only something I'd do as often as I had to.

As far as rehomes, yes I would pay them. I'm not sure how much though. $200 is a little bit much for me. But then again Summer was $500 as a retired breeder dog at 4 years and I am not sure that is any different really.

 

[LauraLeigh]

Too bad you don't want a JRT.. there's an 8 month old looking for a home being given away here.

I could likely consider a JRT that did not look like Mindy, Jeff is very opposed to the idea of having one like her, he thinks it would be too painful..

The other issue is my JRTs were very well behaved with cats, birds, and small dogs.. That's a bit of a rarity...

I have contacted at least one rescue and was promptly turned down because of Larry and no fenced yard.. It's made me gun shy.... Not all rehomes IMO are bad, this one seems like she's trying to do the right thing, why would it be better to wait until she runs out of time to find the right home and then puts him in rescue?

 

[Shakou]

I don't feel it's unreasonable at all, though it would depend on just how much they are asking. I have no problem giving someone a rehoming fee to show I'm not some scum bag looking impulsively for a free dog. BUT, I think on the flip side, a lot of people use rehoming fees as a way to make a profit off others feelings. I wouldn't pay $400 for a rescue mutt.

 

[SaraB]

When I had to rehome one of our dogs, I asked for a $50 fee so that I could donate it to the rescue that listed him on petfinder. His original purchase price was huge and I absolutely would not expect compensation for that, food or vet costs.

But yes, I would pay a small rehoming fee. $200 is a bit much for me.

 

[LauraLeigh]

I'm meeting her tonight, I'll see what she says once I meet her in person, I get the feeling she's doing what she was advised to as far as asking money for him, and I'll see how it goes tonight, I may be all wrong but my gut tells me she just wants a good home, I have given her my vets name so we'll see if she called him...

 

[Shakou]

I also wanted to add though that I'd probably make an exception on a large rehoming fee if I REALLY clicked with the dog, regardless of what I felt the previous owner's intentions were.

That dog is seriously cute, btw.

 

[LauraLeigh]

I also wanted to add though that I'd probably make an exception on a large rehoming fee if I REALLY clicked with the dog, regardless of what I felt the previous owner's intentions were.

That dog is seriously cute, btw.

The one in the picture is a different adult rehome I'm considering, but he is over weight for flying and that's a big consideration for me if things go the way I hope with regards to traveling home more often

 

[milos_mommy]

A small fee, but $200 sounds pretty high...that's what most rescues charge here and they're covering the cost of care for that dog's whole shelter stay, etc.

I think paying $100 or $150 is reasonable, if the dog is UTD on recent medical care (vaccines, altered) and you're getting stuff with it. Because even if she wanted to rehome the dog and sell all his stuff separately, she'd be making that much on the stuff anyway. You don't get a crate, leashes, collar, toys, dishes, etc. with a rescue dog.

 

[stardogs]

For a dog with no vetting, on crappy food, left outside all the time with no training I wouldn't want to pay much, if any, rehoming fee.

For a dog like you describe, who is up to date on vet care, well cared for, etc. I'd probably pay up to about $200.

$200 as an adoption fee is low for small breed rescues ime and there is nothing wrong with a private owner rehome! In fact, I tend to like to see responsible owner rehomes because it means less change for the dog.

 

[Shakou]

The one in the picture is a different adult rehome I'm considering, but he is over weight for flying and that's a big consideration for me if things go the way I hope with regards to traveling home more often

I gotcha. Still, he's a cute little ****

 

[LauraLeigh]

For a dog with no vetting, on crappy food, left outside all the time with no training I wouldn't want to pay much, if any, rehoming fee.

For a dog like you describe, who is up to date on vet care, well cared for, etc. I'd probably pay up to about $200.

$200 as an adoption fee is low for small breed rescues ime and there is nothing wrong with a private owner rehome! In fact, I tend to like to see responsible owner rehomes because it means less change for the dog.

That's kind of where I'm at, the "free" rehome is a year old, has one puppy shot, no other vet care, needs training, and I'm not sure I trust that he's fully housebroken....

 

[crazedACD]

I would probably pay up to $200 for the perfect dog from a rehome...if I was sure he was 'the one'.

The only way I would pay more would be if it was a (purebred) puppy someone purchased from a breeder and it was too much work. But then again I'd probably just want a puppy from a reputable breeder of my choice anyway.

 

[ruffiangirl]

I paid the people I got Diesel from $300, but he came with well over $500 worth of kennels, toys, treats, food, dishes, etc. he was also neutered and utd on shots. Neutering here starts at $350, Bristols spay was $550, and that was with a coupon for $100 off. $300 is the same as the SPCA here charges and I would not have gotten anything with him at all.

 

[sassafras]

Fwiw I don't care if others do, I also never charged an adoption fee for a single rescue I fostered an placed independently. I just don't see myself doing it because it doesn't feel right for me.

Badwrong!

 

[Maxy24]

I would pay it. It's still cheaper than most rescues around here. Yes, she might be making money off of him because she can, but you're still getting a dog out of it and you are not supporting a BYB with your money (as she didn't breed him), he's a rehome. But you decide whether or not you're comfortable with that.