dog rescue? money? off topic random title?

sorry, laura.

i don't know what to do with this... lock it or leave it open for "discussion"?

i'll leave it open for now...

lock it
leave it
i dont care

I agree. I a quite familiar with rescues working in an Animal Hospital. No honorable rescuer makes any money through it. They are practically begging other to help with the living expenses and they are most definitely not purchasing designers labels everyday.

As for the inherited money, I am sure they did not want you to blow it either. You have a child on the way and one day you will have to pay for schooling and health care. You do not seem very responsible if you are spending it on jeans instead of a savings account for your child.

sigh

ive got money put up for kristen

i dont want to talk about it anymore though
i dont want anyone to know my financial situation anymore than they already do

But why not save more. It is all very immature and the fact that you will be a parent soon is alarming when you consider your own representation of yourself.

Trust me Suzy. No matter how much money you have saved for her. You will ALWAYS need more! Kids grow, people lose their jos, houses get destroyed, etc Never know what will happen.

I've not heard of an actual rescuer profiting from their organization. I don't see why a certain breed would change the price, unless you're a breeder. The humane society has a flat price for all dogs, and another price for puppies. Doesn't matter if they are a mutt or a purebred. Period.

yep certain rescues charge certain fees due to the breed or age of dogs

Wee Rescue charges an adoption fee of $250 per dog.All of our dogs are seen by
a veterinarian, are up to date on their shots, have been checked for
heartworms, have been either treated or on preventative, and have
been spayed or neutered prior to adoption
For issues of liability, unfortunately, we do not adopt our small dogs to
families who have small children (under the age of 10).
FROM WEE RESCUE

lucky mutts rescue charges 125 for adult dogs and 150 for puppies

blue dog rescue is 150
austin boxer rescue charges Boxer $250 (adult) $300 (puppy)
Boxer Mix $150
Non-boxers $75

Senior Dogs (5 years and older) are $150 to adopt


from SAFE HAVEN dog rescue
Our adoption fee is $135.00 for all dogs that are 7 years and younger and $95.00 for all dogs older than 7 years and $200 for pure breeds. The adoption fee for cats is $95.00. If you are adopting two animals, the adoption fee will be reduced depending on the types and ages of the animals being adopted.

i honestly didnt know there were private organizations like that.

i thought there were like, u know.. boxer rescue groups and such where u could take ur dog if u couldnt deal with him anymore.. i didnt know ppl made money off of it.

here is some more

PAWS OF AUSTIN
Adoption Fees:

Mix Breed Dogs - $125.00
Puppies (under 3 months) - $150.00
Pure Breed dogs (excluding Great Danes) - $150.00
Great Danes and other Giant Breed dogs - $200.00
Great Dane puppies (under 6 months) - $250.00

LIL PAWS RESCUE

Adoptions fees will vary -
Birth to 6 months old - $250.00 + $50 deposit (spay/neuter)
6 months old to 10 years old - $200.00
10 years and older - $150.00

That is your take. I have met many rescues and they all have to have special permits which cost lots of money. They also pay out of pocket for food, shots, surgeries and health care. Profit is little to none and it is hard to believe you can do so while still caring for the dogs correctly.

yes ive met many rescues like that too
its different in different places though
not all of them are the same
not all rescues are non profit either

and yeah vet care is not that expensive for shots and to get the dogs fixed. expecially if you have an established vet
also we have williamson county humane society,austin emancipet, animal trustees that we work with that has a complete package for $40-$59 for everything.

again it depends on where we go,who needs what done,the age and breed of the puppies/dogs

oh and alot of the dogs and pups we get have already been fixed or UTD on shots
some of them just may need an updated rabies or something
not all of them need complete vet care however all of them have a FULL VET check and health check before hand no matter what which is only $28 at lakeway vetrinary clinic which is where we go

So basically you are selling dogs? Meh. You do not sound very reputable. Rescues actually help, they do not overcharge on costs. Say it like it is, not in a way that makes you sound better than you are.

i want it i want to look at puppies!!

Suzy, I totally understand wanting and having things that seem important.......but, you have to plan ahead for the future now........ person can only wear one pair of pants, a caca and one pair of shoes at a time............and carry one purse. MAterial things can be replaced at the drop of a hat. Its a status thing and so many young people are wrapped up onto this they cannot see the damage in the future. I came from nothing.........I had to use cloth diapersa nd plasstic plants 24 years ago. I could not afforid pampers. When i could wahs htem by hand..(did not afford a whashing machine, let alone go to a llaundromat) i hng htem to fry. there were days, they froze to hte clothesline........I've used hand towels and bread wrappers. I ma not too proud to admit I had it rough. Now, is a different story. I won my own home, Own rental property and lots of acerage...........I own my own 2006 F150 and we own new motorcycles. We have 401K and investments and are set up so when I can retie, I can and not worry about food, or expenses.............et alone wanting an ugly ass Louis Vitton.................JESH.....By the time Miss K gets ready for school, I know you will want herin the best privae school.........this takes money. And by sacfrificing now, you will be ready in the future. What if something happened to either of you and you could not work? Insurance only pays so much. I don't believe the others are trying to be mean, just trying to make you face reality because you are so very young, and if we had started at your age, we would be in better shape. I guess you have tomake mistakes in order to learn from them. Jusy casue you have the money now, does not mean you need to go out and blow it........I'd love to go to Italy...and could at the drop of a hat and it be paid for.......but I look forward to the future and what if something else somes alone and I want the money for it, I'd sure as hell have it...........we just have your back girlfriend.............trying to help you before you step in it too deep! HUGS oh, and for the record...I have an inheritance coming from my father................but its going to my daughters education................................. ....she just doesnt' know it yet!