[Alty]

http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&source...C-3tFw&cad=rja

Check out Turbo, Moses, Bella (she looks sad), Gustnado, and Max.

Actually, I can't pick just one. :(

I won't even go look at the bunnies, otherwise I'll be heading down there for sure.

Do you think R would notice if I went and got Turbo? I mean he's not a huge dog. Maybe I could sneak him in and R would be none the wiser. :)

[shazamataz]

I like Gustnado... although he would need a name change.

[Aurora_Bell]

Ok you guys, you're making me want another dog! I am going to be fostering a dog this month sometime. Rotti/pitbull mix. Sasha. So CUTE.

[Alty]

I like Gustnado... although he would need a name change.

He is a cutie, isn't he?

Ya, they shelter gives them names. I don't know where they came up with that one. :rolleyes:

Did you check out the bunnies? Should I go look? :eek:

[shazamataz]

Alty, march yourself down there right now and adopt Squirt and Maggie :D

[Alty]

Alty, march yourself down there right now and adopt Squirt and Maggie :D

But I have a soft spot for Grisou.

Ya, I looked. :o

I think I have to get Kirara, so that Kilala will have a buddy. :)

[redhed35]

Dogs Trust in Ireland

Thought id throw in dogs trust in ireland,its interesting to see the different criteria each place has,also the price!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCV_koyJ1Fk

Here's the ad they use on TV.

[Alty]

Well crud, they have a beagle too.

Red, go pick up Morse, page 3. :)

[shazamataz]

The price of dogs here has gone up quite a bit since I last looked, up to $220 now.

[Alty]

The price of dogs here has gone up quite a bit since i last looked, up to $220 now.

Same here. It used to be a lot lower.

The thing is, they run the shelter through donations, and the proceeds from the training classes, the store etc. It takes a lot of money to keep these animals, some of which are there for months before being adopted.

It's still cheaper than buying from a pet store, or a backyard breeder, especially since the price of neutering or spaying is included, as well as microchipping etc.

I was looking through the website of our shelter. I haven't been there yet. This building is new. When I volunteered it was in the old building, closer to my house. Now it's a 1 hour drive away, and I haven't been there because I know I won't leave empty handed, and we just can't adopt another animal right now.

They have a lot of new programs. They even do birthday parties. I may have to book the kids birthdays there next year. I think they'd love it, and their friends will get a little lesson on shelter animals, responsibility, and they also get to play with some of the animals in the shelter at that time. All in all a fun day while learning something to boot. Got to love that. :)

They also have summer camp programs for kids.

[Alty]

Here are some videos of the EHS (Edmonton Human Society).

YouTube - EHS Adoptable Dogs Playgroups

YouTube - EHS Mange puppy Reeves up for adoption.wmv

YouTube - Edmonton Humane Society "Above and Beyond" stories

[Lucky098]

Our dogs are adopted out at $300 for adults and $350 for pups. Our rescue is run on donations and adoption fees of dogs. We adopt on a yearly basis almost 100 dogs. The rescue has been running going on 13 years... I guess that means my mom and I saved 1300 lives :D

Shelter adoption fees around here vary. Some of the more established shelters will adopt out rescues at a pretty hefty price, where as the mutts go out on the usual $80 or less (vary rarely do I see the fee exceed $100 for adults).

I think it's a good thing that rescues and shelters have high adoption fees. It weeds out Joe Shmoe who wants a dog to live outside on a chain with no shelter.

Our saying here at Rocky Mtn GSP Rescue is.. If you can't afford the price of the dog, then how will you be able to pay for vet care?

[Aurora_Bell]

Frank ll and Peanut are Gorgeous! I bet they are lovely!