I was just browzing the "craig's list" type listing for my area. There are many many posts from people looking for free dogs because "they cannot afford the hundreds of dollars people ask for puppies".
I'm sorry. I know you don't need to be rich to raise a dog but, it's still costly when it comes to vet bills. Even if you forgo the spay/neuter the puppy shots are in the hundreds of dollars. Heck, I just paid $80 over the weekend for Rocky's heart warm blood test and medication. I haven't even gone in for the yearly shots and never mind if anything is wrong with him. (and yes I realize with a small dog the cost is lower but still).
I just don't get it.
Also - what do you make of an add about someone looking for a dog (not saying it has to be free) and how they worked with vets for years and would have plenty of time for their dog. It sounds ... too good. I would think anyone who's worked with vets would know about humane societies nad rescues and wouldn't be posting such an add??
I'm sorry. I know you don't need to be rich to raise a dog but, it's still costly when it comes to vet bills. Even if you forgo the spay/neuter the puppy shots are in the hundreds of dollars. Heck, I just paid $80 over the weekend for Rocky's heart warm blood test and medication. I haven't even gone in for the yearly shots and never mind if anything is wrong with him. (and yes I realize with a small dog the cost is lower but still).
I just don't get it.
Also - what do you make of an add about someone looking for a dog (not saying it has to be free) and how they worked with vets for years and would have plenty of time for their dog. It sounds ... too good. I would think anyone who's worked with vets would know about humane societies nad rescues and wouldn't be posting such an add??