Outrageous adoption price for OEB, or am I wrong?

[Chantel]

I saw this link earlier while searching for a rescue pup to add to our family (can you believe Kaylee is 2 already?!).

Adopt a Olde English Bulldogge: .Moo: Petfinder

I contacted the foster mother and asked some questions, ending with an inquiry as to the adoption fee. She e-mailed me back and said that she'd seen a lot of interest in him (he's gorgeous!) but no one had completed an adoption application. After saying that his adoption fee is $1000, I now know why!

I know that breeders can charge more than that for a purebred OEB, but isn't that adoption fee a bit ridiculous considering it's supposed to be a rescue dog? Or am I just completely off the mark about OEB prices and adoption fees?

[nerdrock]

Oh wow! And people say that the rescue I work charges too much!

It kind of sounds from the Petfinder Ad that he is a courtesy post - perhaps the person that has rescued him does private rescue?

Some rescues also charge based on the cost of rehabilitating the dog (speuter, vaccines, surgeries, etc) but from the description that doesn't seem to be the case...

[Chantel]

Originally Posted by nerdrock

Oh wow! And people say that the rescue I work charges too much!

It kind of sounds from the Petfinder Ad that he is a courtesy post - perhaps the person that has rescued him does private rescue?

Some rescues also charge based on the cost of rehabilitating the dog (speuter, vaccines, surgeries, etc) but from the description that doesn't seem to be the case...

It doesn't say courtesy post (it usually does) and it says that they were rescued from a breeder situation. Sounds to me like someone's just trying to make money off of them! The pups have had their vaccinations and been dewormed, but that's it. No way in heck have they accumulated $1000 EACH (!!) in vet bills.

Also, I'm still adamant that no private rescue should be charging high hundreds to $1000 for an adoption fee unless they have the vet records to back that up. I know most bullies can easily rack up hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars in vet bills (especially our beloved EB's) and I can totally justify a $300-500 adoption fee because of that. But $1000 for a weeks old puppy is complete nonsense.

[nerdrock]

Oh yeah I completely understand what you're saying. The reason I said that it sounded like a courtesy post was because they asked that you contact the foster parent directly - that's pretty uncommon from everything that I've experienced working for a foster based rescue. We usually have people contact a member of our team who will answer any questions they have and refer them to us if they can't answer something.

I'm not saying this is the case - but there was a BYB here that was using Petfinder to sell puppies by using a rescue as a front...

[Chantel]

Originally Posted by nerdrock

Oh yeah I completely understand what you're saying. The reason I said that it sounded like a courtesy post was because they asked that you contact the foster parent directly - that's pretty uncommon from everything that I've experienced working for a foster based rescue. We usually have people contact a member of our team who will answer any questions they have and refer them to us if they can't answer something.

I'm not saying this is the case - but there was a BYB here that was using Petfinder to sell puppies by using a rescue as a front...

Yeah, this made me highly suspicious as well. I would happily pay $1000-1500 to a reputable breeder for a pet OEB, but no way in Hades am I paying $1000 to travel two states away to pick up what is supposed to be a rescued OEB puppy with minimal vetting. The very idea makes my stomach turn because I fear that this is truly a BYB situation (especially considering they have two available).

[nerdrock]

Originally Posted by Chantel

Yeah, this made me highly suspicious as well. I would happily pay $1000-1500 to a reputable breeder for a pet OEB, but no way in Hades am I paying $1000 to travel two states away to pick up what is supposed to be a rescued OEB puppy with minimal vetting.

This is one thing that bugs me so much about some rescues - charging the same amount for a rescue as a purebred dog from a breeder. I'm definitely not saying they aren't worth it - but with a good breeder you get a history of the dog, known medical issues in the line, a health guarantee for a year at minimum, get to see mom and dad, etc. You don't usually get those things with rescues.

[Chantel]

Originally Posted by nerdrock

This is one thing that bugs me so much about some rescues - charging the same amount for a rescue as a purebred dog from a breeder. I'm definitely not saying they aren't worth it - but with a good breeder you get a history of the dog, known medical issues in the line, a health guarantee for a year at minimum, get to see mom and dad, etc. You don't usually get those things with rescues.

Also, generally speaking, you know a rescued animal will need some TLC, whether it's physical issues or emotional or both. Now, I don't think that's the issue in this specific case, but you're absolutely right about the fact that I wouldn't be able to see the mother or father or a pedigree showing the lineage (and possible health issues). I'm sure they won't have any information on whether the parents were tested for hips/heart/eyes/etc. So, essentially, I'd be paying $1000 to know absolutely nothing other than "this is a cute OEB pup who has had 1 round of vax and been dewormed". Sorry, I just cannot do it.

[Lisa]

I tend to agree with nerdrock. Perhaps this is some low life backyard breeder just using the "rescue" thing as a "cover" for their backyard breeding operation? Perhaps using the rescue thing so people will feel sorry for the pup?

[Chantel]

Originally Posted by Lisa

I tend to agree with nerdrock. Perhaps this is some low life backyard breeder just using the "rescue" thing as a "cover" for their backyard breeding operation? Perhaps using the rescue thing so people will feel sorry for the pup?

Most likely, yes. That's really sad, because those poor pups will suffer for that woman's ignorance.

[nerdrock]

Since you have her name from the emails google it, or the last name, and OEB and see what comes up.

If you do get something that positively connects her to breeding let Petfinder know, they will do their own investigation.