Our adoption fees are as follows:
Dogs (0-6 years): $345.00
Dogs (7+ years): $172.50
Cats (all ages): $100.00
How do you feel about charging higher rates for purebred dogs in rescue than for mixed breeds in rescue?
If we're speaking in terms of a well-bred purebred that was returned to the breeder and the rescue is helping place it, sure why not charge a bit more?
But for a dog that they deem purebred, or the owner claims is purebred, with no knowledge of the breeder, the health clearances that the parents went through etc.? I don't see the need to charge more.
What about more for puppies than adults?
I can understand charging more for puppies just because they often require a lot more work - more shots, spay/neuter, work to ensure they don't get parvo etc.
Should dogs being placed with behavioral issues be less money, since that person now has to pay for training to work on said behavioral issues?
The rescue I work with includes an 8 week behaviour course as a part of the adoption. This is to address and assist with any issues the owner may be having with the dog.
I don't necessarily think that the fee should be lowered as that might encourage the wrong type of person to take the dog on. Someone looking for the cheapest option opposed to the best option for them.
THAT SAID I would have totally been okay with the shelter lowering Rigby's fee
What about medical issues? Should these dogs even BE placed?
Again, my rescue will provide monetary support for a dog with chronic medical issues. If they didn't, I would expect a basic set up for the ill dog (few months supply of medication or whatever the dog may need).
If the issue is too severe - ie low quality of life, then no I don't believe the dogs should be placed. Same goes for behavioural issues.