happycats
December 29th, 2007, 10:33 PM
Thank God there are intelligent people out there !! :thumbs up
This was a reply for someone looking for a free puppy in the want ads
Reply to "I can offer"....
Price: Free
Location: Toronto
How about doing what I did? Save up your money until you can afford the breed you want. If you can afford vet bills (sometimes in the hundreds or more for an emergency), good quality food, training, etc., then there is no reason why you couldn't have enough saved up in just a few months.
I really can't stand when people say "I can't afford the initial cost but can afford the care and upkeep". The initial cost, no matter how much or little is the least of your expenses if you plan on caring for a dog properly!
Breeders shouldn't be expected to give puppies away for free or at cost. If you've never raised a litter I guess it's hard to appreciate that expenses aside, it also takes a lot of time and energy (blood, sweat, and tears really) to properly raise, socialize, and find good homes for puppies!
There is another option for you, and people who just do not want to shell out a large purchase price. Go visit your local humane society or dog pound. They are filled with lots of adorable dogs of varying ages and the prices are great! Many shelters do all the vetting on the dog before it even leaves so they are a real bargain. Yes, they may need training, but so does a puppy!! I have two pound pups along with my purebreds and they are two of the best dogs I've ever owned!
I do wish you luck on your quest to finding the perfect dog, you just might want to broaden your search and settle for less then perfection with the price you're willing to pay.
This was a reply for someone looking for a free puppy in the want ads
Reply to "I can offer"....
Price: Free
Location: Toronto
How about doing what I did? Save up your money until you can afford the breed you want. If you can afford vet bills (sometimes in the hundreds or more for an emergency), good quality food, training, etc., then there is no reason why you couldn't have enough saved up in just a few months.
I really can't stand when people say "I can't afford the initial cost but can afford the care and upkeep". The initial cost, no matter how much or little is the least of your expenses if you plan on caring for a dog properly!
Breeders shouldn't be expected to give puppies away for free or at cost. If you've never raised a litter I guess it's hard to appreciate that expenses aside, it also takes a lot of time and energy (blood, sweat, and tears really) to properly raise, socialize, and find good homes for puppies!
There is another option for you, and people who just do not want to shell out a large purchase price. Go visit your local humane society or dog pound. They are filled with lots of adorable dogs of varying ages and the prices are great! Many shelters do all the vetting on the dog before it even leaves so they are a real bargain. Yes, they may need training, but so does a puppy!! I have two pound pups along with my purebreds and they are two of the best dogs I've ever owned!
I do wish you luck on your quest to finding the perfect dog, you just might want to broaden your search and settle for less then perfection with the price you're willing to pay.