Sherry
Pembroke Pines,#2Consumer Comment
Fri, October 21, 2005
You mention that Wizard of Claws "adopts" out dogs for two hundred dollars to cover their costs. You are correct in your statement that suggests they just don't want to be stuck with them. There are other places that "adopt" out dogs for various reasons and the fee is $0. I have an absolutely beautiful 4lb. female Maltese that was given to me free of charge by someone who specializes in teacup puppies. She had a health problem I was told about immediately. The owner did not want to send her back to the breeder because in all likelyhood she would have been put down. She was happy to absorb the loss as long as the puppy had a shot at life. I took her and got her the medical treatment she needed. She is now 4lbs. of healthy, happy puppy.( She's not actually a puppy anymore, she's 15 mos. old). The point is, adoption shouldn't be about money, it should be about the pup. Covering costs shouldn't even come into play when you're dealing with puppies, it should be about their lives and their futures. Sadly, WOC seems to be earning more than money, they seem to be earning a reputation that suggests they should not be trusted, that they are not true to their word or guarantee and that their profit is more important to them than their customers and or the puppies they purchase from questionable sources. Adoption is about the adoptee, not dollars and cents.