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IMNHO (in my never humble opinion) I don't like ad's that give pets away for free. I know the people giving the pet away are thinking-I love this pet and I don't want money for him/her-just the best home.
HOWEVER I feel that for potential homes, free to good home encourages VERY little thought into the financial consequences of adopting a pet and results in the opposite-not a good home.
I'm not saything that free animals aren't worth it.
I'm saying peopel who want free animals-likely aren't willing or able to pay for vet care, spay/neuter, good quality food and boarding etc. etc. When the free pet gets expensive they are more likely to get rid of him-IMO
In my opinion charging an adoption fee encourages people to think harder and longer on the new family member.
Sooo what do you all think?
HOWEVER I feel that for potential homes, free to good home encourages VERY little thought into the financial consequences of adopting a pet and results in the opposite-not a good home.
I'm not saything that free animals aren't worth it.
I'm saying peopel who want free animals-likely aren't willing or able to pay for vet care, spay/neuter, good quality food and boarding etc. etc. When the free pet gets expensive they are more likely to get rid of him-IMO
In my opinion charging an adoption fee encourages people to think harder and longer on the new family member.
Sooo what do you all think?