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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Rescues are a total scam. A bunch of bored people who want you to fund their hobby of fostering dogs.

I went to the south, walked into a shelter, paid a $50 fee, walked out with a dog — the fee covered the neuter too.

In DC, they wanted me to pay $500 for the privilege of an unannounced home visit and someone to judge my lifestyle and tell me my house isn’t good enough for a rescue dog. Then they didn’t even have as many dogs as cute as the pup I got from the shelter.

Do a road trip down south. [/quote]
And I can buy a lot of things, like a house, cheaper in the south.  So what? Absolutely do a road trip to save a $400-500 fee for transport if that works in your schedule.  For most people, the road trip will cost more than that. [/quote]

It’s not just saving $500. Rescues in DC only have less desirable breeds like pit bulls or chihuahuas and will guilt you if you say you have other preferences. Southern pounds have everything. [/quote]
You’re confusing shelters with rescues. Shelters are generally funded and run by county. Yes, they are mostly pit mixes or other undesirable dogs. 
Many of the rescues in this area bring dogs up from the south. Part of what you’re paying for is transportation.   But, sure, save your $500 and take a road trip to the south. 
 I have adopted from Wolf Trap Rescue who brings dogs from Mississippi. They are neutered/spayed. I think that’s a BARGAIN for transport and surgery, but if you think you can drive to the south and get that puppy neutered/spayed for under $500, go for it. [/quote]

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