amy g. Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 I live at the dead end of a beautiful country road. It seems like people drive around looking for a place to dump their dogs, get to our house, see all of our happy dogs, and just let their unwanted ones out here. We have a cattle dog mix that a neighbor actually SAW being pushed out of a car. We have a Chihuahua that was dumped. They both have "issues". When a St. Bernard puppy was dumped, we called animal control. They said he would probably be adopted, but I don't know if he was. Now, a pug puppy has shown up on my doorstep. He was covered in fleas, but I've gotten rid of those. I went door to door. No one is missing him. I took him to see if he is microchipped, but he isn't. I put a found dog listing on Craigslist. No owner has come forward. In the meantime, I crate trained him. He is a smart happy little guy. He stays right with us when we do chores and stays and comes and walks right beside us. The problem is I already have SEVEN dogs. I tried to give him to my friend who trains detection dogs. She says they will just train him and sell him. Since I was already training him, I should sell him myself. She said to list him for sale as unpapered for several hundred dollars. Someone will be thrilled with him, and he will have a good home. Should I really start selling the dogs that are dumped here? Somehow it feels wrong to make a profit off of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 well, you'll be recouping the costs you put into the animal. Spay & neuter them & adopt them out. I'd never GIVE a dog to anyone for free. Once they pay some $, they show a bit more commitment and responsibility. Adoption fees here range from 200-400$ but the costs for rescues are much higher after they pay for spay/neuter, deworm, deflea, & the food for the time they're fostered (rescues make up the difference by fundraising or out of the volunteers pockets) Then there's the ones like my current foster who has racked up more than $6K in vet bills .... any extra you get from the adoption fees on one dog pays for the vet bills for others. Actually I'm telling you to just start a rescue :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJsMom Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 You are feeding them, training them, and providing them with a home in the meantime. I don't see anything wrong with selling them if they have been dumped on your doorstep. I wish I was close, I wouldn't mind having him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Homeschooling is a lot of work. I bet you wouldn't even make minimum wage. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarlaS Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Actually I'm telling you to just start a rescue :D Sounds like she already has--and was the last to know. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 I live at the dead end of a beautiful country road. It seems like people drive around looking for a place to dump their dogs, get to our house, see all of our happy dogs, and just let their unwanted ones out here. We have a cattle dog mix that a neighbor actually SAW being pushed out of a car. We have a Chihuahua that was dumped. They both have "issues". When a St. Bernard puppy was dumped, we called animal control. They said he would probably be adopted, but I don't know if he was. Now, a pug puppy has shown up on my doorstep. He was covered in fleas, but I've gotten rid of those. I went door to door. No one is missing him. I took him to see if he is microchipped, but he isn't. I put a found dog listing on Craigslist. No owner has come forward. In the meantime, I crate trained him. He is a smart happy little guy. He stays right with us when we do chores and stays and comes and walks right beside us. The problem is I already have SEVEN dogs. I tried to give him to my friend who trains detection dogs. She says they will just train him and sell him. Since I was already training him, I should sell him myself. She said to list him for sale as unpapered for several hundred dollars. Someone will be thrilled with him, and he will have a good home. Should I really start selling the dogs that are dumped here? Somehow it feels wrong to make a profit off of them. Are you near Iowa? I'd take him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy g. Posted July 16, 2010 Author Share Posted July 16, 2010 Look how gorgeous he is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 We have the same situation. I've decided that when our vet needs more patients, she adopts a dog from the shelter and drops him off here! :lol: In 2 years we've had 6 dogs dumped here. Once they pay some $, they show a bit more commitment and responsibility. This is so true, in many areas in life. :001_smile: Generally people who want a dog for free will lose interest quickly. Not everyone, but many, ime. I also agree there will be no profit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 who cares if you're getting a profit? You're saving their lives!!!! I'm DISGUSTED with the heartless morons who just dump those dogs. ANYTHING you can do to save their lives is a blessing. :grouphug: to you for doing this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeidiKC Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 I think you should charge something, not so that you can make money (although that's good, right?!) but to make sure someone who can afford the dog and is committed buys her. If you give the dog away free, you can find anyone who wasn't really looking for a dog but, hey, who can resist an adorable FREE dog. So make it so they can resist! Also, I don't know how common this REALLY is, but you hear that labs or something look for free dogs for animal testing. Also, bait for fighting dogs? If you charge, these types of folks won't be interested. I would definitely neuter him before selling. Otherwise you'll likely have someone who wants to breed the unregistered purebred dog. Maybe your vet would give you a break on the dumped dogs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzyfizzle Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Consider it compensation for the time and money you put into them :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieW in Texas Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Where we used to live my neighbor had a goat dumped on her. She had 6 unfixed female goats (all female so she didn't see a need to fix them since they never left the fence). Somebody dropped an unfixed male goat in her fence. All 6 of her goats got pregnant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i.love.lucy Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Look how gorgeous he is. I'll be right over!!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Look how gorgeous he is. AW!!!! *melt* *melt* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishboneDawn Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Should I really start selling the dogs that are dumped here? Somehow it feels wrong to make a profit off of them. You're not making a profit. You've put a lot of labour into training the dog and money into treatments and food. You could ask $300 and probably still be at a loss. But asking for money isn't just about recouping costs, it also helps ensure you get calls from people who can handle the cost of owning a dog. It's a bit of a way to screen potential adopters and part of the reason rescues and shelters have adoption fees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippen Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 We have a friend who lives outside of town in an area people are constantly abandoning cats. Often they drop off the pet taxi, leave the door open, and drive away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 It costs money to take care of a dog. Asking for money back is fine. I wouldn't ask several hundred dollars, but a good $125 or $200 would be fine. If you dropped it a little (or even completely) for the right person who you really like for your foster doggie, fine; but I would at least place the ads asking for they rehoming fee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy g. Posted July 16, 2010 Author Share Posted July 16, 2010 Thanks, y'all. You are right. I do already have a rescue. Did I tell you about the time I was in the house cooking muffins...when I went outside to tell the kids that breakfast was ready. Someone had come over and given them a dehydrated newborn fawn.....and then left without even seeing an adult. I was so mad. That fawn was dying. Anyone could see that, but Miss Good gave him sub Q fluids and goat colostrum, and he made it. I had to call Dh and warn him of the new animal. He said, "are you trying to tell me there is a deer in my garage?" I said, "Um, no, there is a deer in the playroom." One day, the problem cattle dog harassed him, and he panicked and ran into the woods. He was gone for 48 hours. This picture is from when he finally came back looking for his bottle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy g. Posted July 16, 2010 Author Share Posted July 16, 2010 He is at a rehab and doing great. Miss Good is going to get to visit him tonight and feed him his bottle. I know he will be excited to see his momma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristenS Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Maybe you can put up a sign, too, warning about hidden cameras and how pet-dumpers will be reported to the authorities? Even if you don't have a camera... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwickimom Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 People dump fawns on us all the time because we raise deer. Problem is...its actually illegal for us to take the fawns. You are not to remove a fawn from the wild for any reason. Which means if they find a dead momma and a live fawn they either leave it to die or kill it :-( I wouldnt mind rehabilitating them, but once a fawn is bottle fed its half tame and wouldnt last 4 seconds down here during deer season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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