Janet Bostwick wrote:

> The rescue groups work with the dogs they place before placement. They know
> if the dog is good with children and other animals and so forth. The fee
> for adopting a rescue dog is a lot less than purchasing a pup from a
> (hopefully) qualified breeder with a good reputation.

I volunteer at the animal shelter and Humane Society. The adoption fee
is a great deal, where I live. It is $48 and that includes
spaying/neutering, shots and worming. Other shelters charge more,
depending on where you live.

A lady at work adopted a stray kitten from a neighbor, her first shots
and tests for worms was $135 and she needs shots two more times. She
will pay $200+ to have her spayed.

Try your local animal shelter or Human Society. They have plenty of
beautiful animals who need homes and the fee is nominal.

Becca