Comments on: Dog Adoption Scams http://saveabull.com/2008/dog-adoption-scams/ All About Pit Bulls and Bully Breed Dogs Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:06:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Debbie http://saveabull.com/2008/dog-adoption-scams/#comment-2132 Debbie Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:26:20 +0000 http://saveabull.com/2008/dog-adoption-scams/#comment-2132 Why Foster ? A dog gets used to a family home, only to be shunted to another. If a dog gets on well with another dog only to lose that dog at a later stage. Isn't that cruelty to animals. A dog is in a loving home, only to be abandoned by those looking after him. Why Foster ? A dog gets used to a family home, only to be shunted to another. If a dog gets on well with another dog only to lose that dog at a later stage. Isn’t that cruelty to animals. A dog is in a loving home, only to be abandoned by those looking after him.

]]> By: Debbie http://saveabull.com/2008/dog-adoption-scams/#comment-2131 Debbie Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:21:59 +0000 http://saveabull.com/2008/dog-adoption-scams/#comment-2131 In many cases it's all about Power and Control of being in Charge. You get many splinter rescue groups who want to set up their own base against our well run Shelters. Many vegetarian groups etc. They develop a very large fan base where they collect a large amount of charity from the masses. It's like the Nigerian Scammers who pray on the sympathy of people. Show people all these dogs on kill lists in shelters and set up an adoption racket. Yes I adopted straight from the shelter and gave a dog a good home and i didn't ask the public to pay for his food. However people are not adopting from the shelters, they are getting dogs at much cheaper prices placing them in foster until homes can be found, then re selling these dogs at much higher prices at the same time collecting a huge amount of charity. They run down businesses yes, so that more people turn to them to adopt dogs. Yes they also turn people against shelters when more and more should be helping the shelters and adopting straight from them. Thank goodness i have never heard 50 years old is too old to have a puppy. I have two dogs we had as puppies and im over 50. In many cases it’s all about Power and Control of being in Charge. You get many splinter rescue groups who want to set up their own base against our well run Shelters. Many vegetarian groups etc. They develop a very large fan base where they collect a large amount of charity from the masses. It’s like the Nigerian Scammers who pray on the sympathy of people. Show people all these dogs on kill lists in shelters and set up an adoption racket. Yes I adopted straight from the shelter and gave a dog a good home and i didn’t ask the public to pay for his food. However people are not adopting from the shelters, they are getting dogs at much cheaper prices placing them in foster until homes can be found, then re selling these dogs at much higher prices at the same time collecting a huge amount of charity. They run down businesses yes, so that more people turn to them to adopt dogs. Yes they also turn people against shelters when more and more should be helping the shelters and adopting straight from them. Thank goodness i have never heard 50 years old is too old to have a puppy. I have two dogs we had as puppies and im over 50.

]]> By: Debbie http://saveabull.com/2008/dog-adoption-scams/#comment-2130 Debbie Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:09:46 +0000 http://saveabull.com/2008/dog-adoption-scams/#comment-2130 Any one who has their own dogs feeds their dogs. Why would someone that takes in a foster dog out of their hearts and kindness want payment from others to feed a foster dog ??? Good loving owners should be able to feed their own dogs and if they cant they shouldn't be allowed to have a dog in the first place. If i took a dog into my care, i would be responsible for feeding him/her i wouldn't look out for others to give me charity. Dogs in a shelter with volunteers to look after them is a different story. Any one who has their own dogs feeds their dogs. Why would someone that takes in a foster dog out of their hearts and kindness want payment from others to feed a foster dog ??? Good loving owners should be able to feed their own dogs and if they cant they shouldn’t be allowed to have a dog in the first place. If i took a dog into my care, i would be responsible for feeding him/her i wouldn’t look out for others to give me charity. Dogs in a shelter with volunteers to look after them is a different story.

]]> By: Debbie http://saveabull.com/2008/dog-adoption-scams/#comment-2129 Debbie Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:59:23 +0000 http://saveabull.com/2008/dog-adoption-scams/#comment-2129 I cant understand why those need to take dogs and resell them without looking after these dogs themselves. I cant understand why those need to take dogs and resell them without looking after these dogs themselves.

]]> By: Matt http://saveabull.com/2008/dog-adoption-scams/#comment-2107 Matt Wed, 28 Dec 2011 06:20:15 +0000 http://saveabull.com/2008/dog-adoption-scams/#comment-2107 I Cant believe this story! I have done this before...found a dog in a paper or shelter, taken it into my care, rehabilitated it, desexed, vaccinations, microchipped, etc etc. It can cost thousands, depending on the dog and its needs. I charge $500 for rehoming a Westie and I NEVER come out in front. Usually it costs to get it from the paper or shelter etc, then there are the medical expenses on top of that plus food, bedding etc. If someone charges a rehoming fee, just ask for the receipts. Please dont be suspicious, there are so many dogs needing a GOOD home. I Cant believe this story! I have done this before…found a dog in a paper or shelter, taken it into my care, rehabilitated it, desexed, vaccinations, microchipped, etc etc. It can cost thousands, depending on the dog and its needs. I charge $500 for rehoming a Westie and I NEVER come out in front. Usually it costs to get it from the paper or shelter etc, then there are the medical expenses on top of that plus food, bedding etc. If someone charges a rehoming fee, just ask for the receipts. Please dont be suspicious, there are so many dogs needing a GOOD home.

]]> By: Lina http://saveabull.com/2008/dog-adoption-scams/#comment-2100 Lina Mon, 12 Dec 2011 04:35:12 +0000 http://saveabull.com/2008/dog-adoption-scams/#comment-2100 There is a lady who posted an add on craigslist wanting a free pure bread dog, she posted her email and number. I googled both and found that she is also "re-homing" a lot of different dogs. A little strange no? Here are links she posted seems like she also makes money as an escort... Dogs are living beings, not accesories! http://www.bing.com/search?q=573-330-9752&pc=FACEBK&form=FBKFTA http://springfield.craigslist.org/pet/2748274194.html There is a lady who posted an add on craigslist wanting a free pure bread dog, she posted her email and number. I googled both and found that she is also “re-homing” a lot of different dogs. A little strange no?
Here are links she posted seems like she also makes money as an escort…
Dogs are living beings, not accesories!

http://www.bing.com/search?q=573-330-9752&pc=FACEBK&form=FBKFTA

http://springfield.craigslist.org/pet/2748274194.html

]]> By: Ceejus http://saveabull.com/2008/dog-adoption-scams/#comment-2099 Ceejus Sat, 10 Dec 2011 20:20:25 +0000 http://saveabull.com/2008/dog-adoption-scams/#comment-2099 Steph, sounds to me like you're one of the "rescuers" that is referred to in this article, and you're just upset that people are starting to catch onto your profit-seeking ways. There are good people out there who aren't filthy rotten rich who would make excellent owners and it's people like you who are taking those opportunities away from them by hogging all the sought after dogs from shelters for your own personal gain. It's a take from the poor and give to the rich scheme at its finest. With some of the outrageous prices these "rescue leagues" demand, I might as well just BUY a pure bred dog from an actual BREEDER for God's sake. People like you make me sick. Steph, sounds to me like you’re one of the “rescuers” that is referred to in this article, and you’re just upset that people are starting to catch onto your profit-seeking ways. There are good people out there who aren’t filthy rotten rich who would make excellent owners and it’s people like you who are taking those opportunities away from them by hogging all the sought after dogs from shelters for your own personal gain. It’s a take from the poor and give to the rich scheme at its finest. With some of the outrageous prices these “rescue leagues” demand, I might as well just BUY a pure bred dog from an actual BREEDER for God’s sake. People like you make me sick.

]]> By: April http://saveabull.com/2008/dog-adoption-scams/#comment-2034 April Fri, 16 Sep 2011 14:24:35 +0000 http://saveabull.com/2008/dog-adoption-scams/#comment-2034 I would seriously like to know what child care facility you use, so I can report them for child abuse. I would seriously like to know what child care facility you use, so I can report them for child abuse.

]]> By: Atom_29 http://saveabull.com/2008/dog-adoption-scams/#comment-2003 Atom_29 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 07:36:49 +0000 http://saveabull.com/2008/dog-adoption-scams/#comment-2003 Deb, the adoption fee has absolutely nothing to do with not being able to afford the dog. They use that as a metaphor well if u cant afford the dog fee.. you cant afford the dog expenses, That is BS you sound like a breeder, or a puppy mill seller, a non profit organization dog adoption place should not ask more than 150 to adopt a dog but that 150 should come with a vet visit, heart worm test, and should be spayed or nuetured. Deb, the adoption fee has absolutely nothing to do with not being able to afford the dog. They use that as a metaphor well if u cant afford the dog fee.. you cant afford the dog expenses, That is BS you sound like a breeder, or a puppy mill seller, a non profit organization dog adoption place should not ask more than 150 to adopt a dog but that 150 should come with a vet visit, heart worm test, and should be spayed or nuetured.

]]> By: Lisa http://saveabull.com/2008/dog-adoption-scams/#comment-1992 Lisa Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:58:30 +0000 http://saveabull.com/2008/dog-adoption-scams/#comment-1992 I found this article while searching to prove to my husband that people who respond to craigslist ads where people are trying to give away their dogs are taking the dogs, such as the two we are fostering, and fight them. WE are animal lovers we had until recently three dogs but our beloved jewels who a 13 passed peacefully in her sleep a month ago which really has nothing to do with this other than establishing that I am a legit person. A co worker of my husband’s needed to find new homes for his dogs and until he could find homes needed to desperately find somewhere for them to stay the other option was not acceptable to me or our children we three months ago volunteered for Callie and Duke to come stay with us until he found them warm loving good homes. It has become apparent he does not care where they go he had placed them on craigslist and someone responded and they want to ship them off to Mexico… I am dead set against it as I am sure what the end results will be. See Callie is a pure bread American Bulldog with papers why would someone ship her to Mexico.. she is 3-4 years old and so sweet gosh I love her so much as well as Duke who is a Boxer mixed with Rottweiler he is such a sweet dorky guy he is also 3 or4 both are well trained, are living in my house with with our five children 20, 17,13, 10 and 5 as well as our furbabies our Chihuahua Bartlett, our Irish Jack Russell Terrier Annabelle and our cat Jack and Jewels until she passed she was a Black Lab. They have fit in well with our family our entire family, not that Jack likes them he is intimidated but neither Callie nor Duke have chased, or attacked him either. We just don’t have the room for them or the finances to care for them. I am currently disabled due to a back injury so money is extremely tight. We live in Northwest GA and are seeking good warm loving and able to verify that they will be in this type of home. We would prefer to see them kept together because they are close but if it is truly not possible then we will separate them I would hate to see it but as long as they are getting the home and love they deserve I am sure they will adapt. This morning I woke up and came downstairs walked into our living room there was our 10 year old daughter sandwiched in between Duke and Callie this morning. It was such a sweet and heartwarming moment the one that hurts though for as much as I would love to continue to keep them in our family I know I cannot. Is anyone willing to help me find them REAL HONEST TRUE homes somewhere they can be a part of the family. They love to play oh one thing about Duke if it is round he wants to play with it. Even bubbles it is so funny, and if you are taking a bath he will climb in with you. Even in the short three months they have been here they have brought some joy and wonderful memories into our hearts. I have some cute videos and and pictures of them with my kids and outside. I do love these dogs but we cannot keep them so Please if you can help email me at laspruck@yahoo.com We are not far from the border of Alabama, or Tennessee and about 5 hours from the Florida border, and not far from SC or NC either. Thank you for reading.. and for any help.. I found this article while searching to prove to my husband that people who respond to craigslist ads where people are trying to give away their dogs are taking the dogs, such as the two we are fostering, and fight them. WE are animal lovers we had until recently three dogs but our beloved jewels who a 13 passed peacefully in her sleep a month ago which really has nothing to do with this other than establishing that I am a legit person.
A co worker of my husband’s needed to find new homes for his dogs and until he could find homes needed to desperately find somewhere for them to stay the other option was not acceptable to me or our children we three months ago volunteered for Callie and Duke to come stay with us until he found them warm loving good homes. It has become apparent he does not care where they go he had placed them on craigslist and someone responded and they want to ship them off to Mexico… I am dead set against it as I am sure what the end results will be. See Callie is a pure bread American Bulldog with papers why would someone ship her to Mexico.. she is 3-4 years old and so sweet gosh I love her so much as well as Duke who is a Boxer mixed with Rottweiler he is such a sweet dorky guy he is also 3 or4 both are well trained, are living in my house with with our five children 20, 17,13, 10 and 5 as well as our furbabies our Chihuahua Bartlett, our Irish Jack Russell Terrier Annabelle and our cat Jack and Jewels until she passed she was a Black Lab. They have fit in well with our family our entire family, not that Jack likes them he is intimidated but neither Callie nor Duke have chased, or attacked him either. We just don’t have the room for them or the finances to care for them. I am currently disabled due to a back injury so money is extremely tight. We live in Northwest GA and are seeking good warm loving and able to verify that they will be in this type of home. We would prefer to see them kept together because they are close but if it is truly not possible then we will separate them I would hate to see it but as long as they are getting the home and love they deserve I am sure they will adapt.
This morning I woke up and came downstairs walked into our living room there was our 10 year old daughter sandwiched in between Duke and Callie this morning. It was such a sweet and heartwarming moment the one that hurts though for as much as I would love to continue to keep them in our family I know I cannot. Is anyone willing to help me find them REAL HONEST TRUE homes somewhere they can be a part of the family. They love to play oh one thing about Duke if it is round he wants to play with it. Even bubbles it is so funny, and if you are taking a bath he will climb in with you. Even in the short three months they have been here they have brought some joy and wonderful memories into our hearts. I have some cute videos and and pictures of them with my kids and outside. I do love these dogs but we cannot keep them so Please if you can help email me at laspruck@yahoo.com We are not far from the border of Alabama, or Tennessee and about 5 hours from the Florida border, and not far from SC or NC either. Thank you for reading.. and for any help..

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