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In reply to the discussion: There's nothing wrong with that GoDaddy Puppy Ad (that was pulled from Superbowl) [View all]pnwmom
(109,000 posts)116. I understand the cost. But that is one reason there aren't enough adopters, in places where
that's true. And many people would prefer to adopt a local dog or puppy they can get to know, instead of paying hundreds of dollars to transport a dog sight-unseen.
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apples and oranges
Jan 2015
OP
Is it really worth it to you to get a particular breed at the price of not only not saving a life
Arugula Latte
Jan 2015
#86
Oregon Humane Society is great, they are part of our National Humane Society. heres their 990.
Sunlei
Feb 2015
#110
The local shleter charges a fee, but you get a certificate that is good for vet services
csziggy
Jan 2015
#72
it covers the costs of quarantine, vet care and, in the case of dogs rescued from out of state,
magical thyme
Feb 2015
#101
I understand the cost. But that is one reason there aren't enough adopters, in places where
pnwmom
Feb 2015
#116
there are numerous rescue organizations, often associated with specific breeds, that bring the dogs
magical thyme
Feb 2015
#118
It isn't nearly as easy to get a particular kind of dog in my area as you think, because
pnwmom
Feb 2015
#119
You didn't search for young poodles within 100 miles. We want a puppy we can train. But even
pnwmom
Feb 2015
#121
first you claim that $250-300 isn't "nominal"; then that you "understand the costs"
magical thyme
Feb 2015
#123
The bottom line is that there are very few young poodles within a reasonable viewing distance,
pnwmom
Feb 2015
#124
the point is the adoption fee is no higher than what the ordinary expenses would be of
magical thyme
Feb 2015
#125
price your Vet the costs just to neuter & vaccines a dog. you'll see, '$250ish' fee is a bargain
Sunlei
Feb 2015
#104
Unless you walk out of shelter with the same amount of money you walked in with...
wyldwolf
Feb 2015
#131
nothing wrong with pure online order if you hire a Vet to do a pre-purchase exam.
Sunlei
Feb 2015
#114
its good that breeder does the hip/eye/elbow clearances. But that is all they do, except breed dogs.
Sunlei
Feb 2015
#107
i have shipped dogs in from Europe if I want one from a specific breeding or kennel
Drahthaardogs
Jan 2015
#92
If people didn't buy puppies from puppy mills, a lot of animal abuse would be gone. n/t
benz380
Jan 2015
#2
We do too. I'd never pay for a pet, there are far too many great ones waiting for a forever home.
onecaliberal
Jan 2015
#75
It depends on the region. Some are much more successful than others, so their rescues
pnwmom
Feb 2015
#115
Yeah, I read it awhile ago, don't remember where, but I re-checked and got these..
whathehell
Jan 2015
#56
Where is your evidence for this? Most dog breeders I have known get their stock from other
pnwmom
Feb 2015
#128
Every dog bred by a breeder, big or small, means a dog is euthanized by a shelter
Beaverhausen
Jan 2015
#74
That isn't true. In my area the spay and neuter campaigns mean we have very few unwanted dogs
pnwmom
Jan 2015
#79
Going to a breeder isn't the only option. But if you want a puppy of a certain breed or type,
pnwmom
Jan 2015
#85
yes, about 2 million euthanized each year and 'USDA approved puppymills' produce about the same.
Sunlei
Feb 2015
#108
Wouldn't expect an answer from that poster. Snide remarks are more their style. (nt)
Inkfreak
Jan 2015
#95
Good, the more people who see it and learn about puppy mills, regardless of whether this puppy
sabrina 1
Jan 2015
#45
It gives me a very bad an creepy impression of Go Daddy. I'd avoid them at all costs.
Bluenorthwest
Jan 2015
#65
My kitty was a rescue, the adoption fee was $30. She came with shots, spayed, tattooed to indicate
Bluenorthwest
Jan 2015
#67