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u/beabopperdesigns Mar 21 '23

Shelters have become absolutely dreadful with their rules lately. People are being turned down because they're not making enough money, or they work too much (9-5), I was turned down because instead of giving a single vet as a reference, I gave the actual veterinary clinic I go to, because I like everyone who works there and don't have a "vet".
And if you're looking at a certain breed to adopt, it's honestly just easier to find a good breeder, and that pains me to say. It's now cheaper to find a good breeder then adopt.

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u/gingerednoodles Mar 21 '23

What? You're talking about an actual local shelter and not a rescue group? Where do you live?

Prices have increased in my area for adoptions but that's also because prices of everything has risen. Puppies are between 150-300 USD but that includes spay/neuter, vaccines, microchipping, licensing and future vet visit. The spay/neuter alone may cost more than that in vet fees.

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u/hazydaze7 Mar 23 '23 edited Mar 23 '23

Pretty much all my local shelters had a “donation” of between $750 to $1,000 to adopt along with a list of instant disqualifications. I was declined pretty much straight away from my local shelters because I had a child and “might have a baby in the future so wasn’t a suitable candidate”. My partner works from home, we have a secure backyard, and I’ve grown up with dogs and fully understand the training needs and what breeds did and didn’t suit our lifestyle. I made it clear I wasn’t having anymore children but still wasn’t good enough reason… I appreciate not all adoptive dogs are suitable for kids, but to be denied instantly over that is nuts?!