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Dogs have gotten expensive to get
Posted on 4/23/21 at 12:09 pm
Posted on 4/23/21 at 12:09 pm
Looking and it’s gotten pretty crazy.
My dad got his current dogs with one being $600 and one being free like 10 years ago which seems fair.
I was looking last night and most dogs were around $2500. I didn’t really even see anything cheaper than $1200.
And just because you pay a lot for your dog does t mean it’s necessarily healthy. My sister’s dog had to get $5000 of surgery within a year of her getting him (luckily the breeder had to pay per contract)
And most of the shelters I looked at are pretty empty right now (which is a good thing).
There’s nothing wrong with any of this and the price increase shows that puppy mills are being cleaned hot etc which is great.
I was thinking about getting a dog when I move though and now, almost certainly won’t.
My dad got his current dogs with one being $600 and one being free like 10 years ago which seems fair.
I was looking last night and most dogs were around $2500. I didn’t really even see anything cheaper than $1200.
And just because you pay a lot for your dog does t mean it’s necessarily healthy. My sister’s dog had to get $5000 of surgery within a year of her getting him (luckily the breeder had to pay per contract)
And most of the shelters I looked at are pretty empty right now (which is a good thing).
There’s nothing wrong with any of this and the price increase shows that puppy mills are being cleaned hot etc which is great.
I was thinking about getting a dog when I move though and now, almost certainly won’t.
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Posted on 4/23/21 at 12:11 pm to athenslife101
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My dad got his current dogs with one being $600 and one being free like 10 years ago which seems fair.
I was looking last night and most dogs were around $2500. I didn’t really even see anything cheaper than $1200.
price of materials have gone up man
Posted on 4/23/21 at 12:11 pm to athenslife101
Yep, bought a havanese a couple of months ago. $3,000. Cute dog though.
Posted on 4/23/21 at 12:11 pm to athenslife101
Doesn't the local shelter charge less than $100 to adopt? I got my dog from a rescue for $200.
Posted on 4/23/21 at 12:12 pm to athenslife101
Prices will stay high as long as people are hoarding dogs.
Posted on 4/23/21 at 12:12 pm to athenslife101
Why are you buying from a puppy mill when there are millions of dogs begging to go home with you from a shelter.
Never mind they may have bad temperaments or you have certain allergy needs, or god forbid actually want a specific dog. Quit thinking about you and start thinking about other dogs.
Never mind they may have bad temperaments or you have certain allergy needs, or god forbid actually want a specific dog. Quit thinking about you and start thinking about other dogs.
Posted on 4/23/21 at 12:13 pm to athenslife101
Consider rescuing a pound dog.
Posted on 4/23/21 at 12:13 pm to athenslife101
Get a free pit bull, OT posters with neck tats promise they will never hurt a fly except for strangers and unsupervised children.
Posted on 4/23/21 at 12:13 pm to boxcarbarney
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Doesn't the local shelter charge less than $100 to adopt?
Last time I went to mine, they had about 150 pits or "pit mixes" and nothing else.
ETA, Depending on where you live, you might have better luck than I did where I do.
This post was edited on 4/23/21 at 12:15 pm
Posted on 4/23/21 at 12:13 pm to athenslife101
The local shelter is adopting out all their black dogs for $20.
They don’t do home checks or require your signature in blood either.
They don’t do home checks or require your signature in blood either.
Posted on 4/23/21 at 12:13 pm to jrodLSUke
Adopt, don’t shop.
Posted on 4/23/21 at 12:14 pm to athenslife101
staying at home during covid blew demand through the roof, a lot of breeders aren't even taking future litter reservations because they are all claimed
Posted on 4/23/21 at 12:17 pm to Adam4LSU
I know, below I posted I realize that to a fair extent with cleaning up the industry. But damn, it’s sad. I am not bad off but I don’t see any way I could justify getting a $2000 dog.
Posted on 4/23/21 at 12:19 pm to athenslife101
Some breeders are extremely proud of their litters. Looking for a hypoallergenic dog in the Louisiana area showed prices ranging from $1,500 to $3,000. That’s nuts.
Posted on 4/23/21 at 12:20 pm to boxcarbarney
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Doesn't the local shelter charge less than $100 to adopt? I got my dog from a rescue for $200.
Usually $150 and most throw in the neuter/spay and first vet visit as a part of the deal.
I love pound puppies. I adopted one in July and couldn't be happier. Dude is a beast and was keeping up with the well heeled cockers and drathars on our annual upland hunt.
Plus, I think there is a metaphysical thing going with pound puppies. They know you saved their arse so they tend to be a lot more patient and eager to please. Though, to be fair, ymmv.
Posted on 4/23/21 at 12:21 pm to Oilfieldbiology
quote:quote:when there are millions of dogs begging to go home with you from a shelter.
Why are you buying from a puppy mill
What? I never said I was going to a puppy mill. Licensed breeders =\= puppy mills. I specifically said I looked at shelters and the only dogs in the shelters were I would move are pit bulls and I’m sorry, I’m not going to get a pit bull. I’m not an experienced enough dog owner for that.
Posted on 4/23/21 at 12:22 pm to athenslife101
Get your dog from a shelter
Posted on 4/23/21 at 12:22 pm to athenslife101
Everything is getting more expensive. Wages remain the same.
Posted on 4/23/21 at 12:23 pm to athenslife101
If you’re buying pure bred dogs, yes they will be expensive. Get a rescue, they’ll love you more and cost way less
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