Hey,

It's been a few years now since my Dog "Chip" passed on due to DM.

He was a great AMERICAN BULLDOG and I'm looking to get another male but this time I would like to adopt rather than purchase since I'll be saving his life. I'm looking for under 5 years old.

I've tried searching on Petfinder.com but it's not updated and most of the ones I want aren't even near where I live in Astoria, NY. I've perused some of the Classifieds but they have outrageous adoption fees like $300!

Does anyone know of any good nearby shelters that may have AMERICAN BULLDOGS? Hope someone can help.

btw - I almost got a nice one last week but the stray was claimed by it's owner on the sixth day (left 7 days at the shelter and I can adopt him).

Thx. Phil:)

Try www.americanbulldogrescue.org.

Go to the breed club and find your local American Bull Dog rescue. Satndard fee for rescue depending on age by mist breed rescues is between $150.00 to $300.00 depending on the dogs age. Many breed rescues are tax exempt so it considered a charitable donation by the IRS.

The breed rescues pay the medical bills, food, etc. for rescue dogs. Many also pay for spay/neuter. The adoption fees offset the expenses.

Ferret shelters spend literally thousands of dollars on medical bills for sick ferrets. These folks are not wealthy - they depend on donations and adoptions. I am sure dog rescue groups are the same.

Most dog rescue groups have volunteers who foster the dogs. The foster families train, treat and care for the dogs. Not all of foster's expenses are paid by the rescue.

If you cannot afford the rescue dog's fee, can you afford the medical, feed, training and other expenses for dog care??

The breed rescues pay the medical bills, food, etc. for rescue dogs. Many also pay for spay/neuter. The adoption fees offset the expenses.

Ferret shelters spend literally thousands of dollars on medical bills for sick ferrets. These folks are not wealthy - they depend on donations and adoptions. I am sure dog rescue groups are the same.

Most dog rescue groups have volunteers who foster the dogs. The foster families train, treat and care for the dogs. Not all of foster's expenses are paid by the rescue.

If you cannot afford the rescue dog's fee, can you afford the medical, feed, training and other expenses for dog care??


Noted. Certainly, but I saw these outrageous fees in the CLASSIFIEDS by private fosters. The fees the shelters are charging make sense but the private fosters seems more like GREED - IMO.
Get Real, I wouldn't be looking for another dog if I couldn't afford it.:evil:

$300 is a pittance in dog ownership -- if you find a dog for that price that looks like the one to be your buddy for several years, considerate it a bargain and yourself very lucky. Not to mention that'd be a lucky pup!

People who rescue and foster dogs deserve a $300 tip!

Spent nearly $3000 on Gidget at the vet her first year (series of bladder infections and one very expensive internal specialist). Seems I never get out of there for less than $200.

But she's a lot cheaper than a good psychiatrist and far more effective therapy.

Good luck, hope you find a good pup!

;-)

where are you in ny? north shore animal league always has alot of pure breed dogs around. give them a call, and or stop by to take a look. they have suggested fees, and donations amounts. i have seen people walk out without paying anything, but i make a nice donation.... they look at me like i am crazy, but i make a donation anyway.

http://www.nsalamerica.org/

good luck.

Noted. Certainly, but I saw these outrageous fees in the CLASSIFIEDS by private fosters. The fees the shelters are charging make sense but the private fosters seems more like GREED - IMO.
Get Real, I wouldn't be looking for another dog if I couldn't afford it.:evil:


Some folks (not you) complain about the adoption fee not realizing the expenses of caring for a companion animal.

The Belgian Sheep Dog Rescue:
http://www.bsdrescue.com/

charges $250 to adopt a dog - this convers medical expenses. The foster parents cover the training, food, etc.

If "your" dog is in WI and you are in PA, the rescue will arrange for transportation through a volunteer network. So the shipping is "free"

Also, sometimes dogs are returned to their breeders and the breeder places the dog in another home.

I've tried searching on Petfinder.com but it's not updated and most of the ones I want aren't even near where I live in Astoria, NY. I've perused some of the Classifieds but they have outrageous adoption fees like $300!



I have to chime in here. I work with a large breed rescue, so my opinion is going to be biased.

Most rescue groups try to break even on the dogs. I say try, because most times we don't. Although some groups will refuse to take in dogs unless they are in good condition, we take them in regardless of the medical needs. The only reason we won't bring a pup into rescue would be either of two 1: a temperment that will not allow adoption 2: no space to put the dog.

Over half of the saints we see are heartworm positive, and generally have very poor if any vet care. Guess who foots the bill? yea, we do. Beleive it or not rescue groups do not get free vet care! If you take everything else out of the question - food, toys, grooming, training - we consider ourselves lucky to break even overall.

Please, take a look at whatever breed rescue, those pups and the groups could use the support.