Fair Adoption Fee??? - Page 4

The dog we paid $40 for at the shelter, recently deceased at 16 yrs old was NOT healthy and thousands of dollars had been spent on her. As her
DM got worse and liver swelled it was finally to end her suffering. She was a mutt but had severe autoimmune problems, DM, yeast infections
and the list goes on.

I'm not sure what a reasonable fee might be, but if there were no further health problems then I'm thinking I'd pay in the $500-$750 range, if I were
just looking for a low impact type pet.

Melissa

After running a rescue for 9 years, I would ask about 400.00. Although you fixed him, technically he isnt sound and you wont really know how he completely recovers and does a year post op to his surgery. I know your not a fan of neutering, in this case I would do it because as sad as it sounds people LIE to get you to adopt to them. I would require a home check AND a contract so that if the person decides they dont want him, he will be returned to you. The average person isnt going to treat and feed this dog the way you do so that too may affect how he recouperates.

Barb

Jenni, i would sell the pup for $500-$600, this is a good pet price without being too much, and enough you should not get the  cheap skates.this is what i would do if i was the you.

If I understood right, you don´t need to get rid of him right now. So there should be time enough to find a good pet home in your neighbourhood without advertising. 
Fractures = often arthritis and problems in the future = no dog sport
I wouldn´t sell him, I would look for someone who loves him.
No money, but always an eye on the dog.
Kind regards,
Susie

I can't believe this thread is still going and bp/lady didn't return...........hmmm. LOL

Guys, again, I don't really care about the money; it's more for the ad than anything, just to "snag" the right kind of attention from the right family- the family that has enough money to keep him on a joint supplement for life and isn't combing CL for free dogs. I've told the few potentials that I liked that I'd rather see them put it toward his insurance premiums and setting him up with a really nice ortho bed to keep excess pressure off his joints until he is totally healed. I mean, I have a ton of money into him. $3-400 is hardly going to make much difference at this point, but it would get him set up pretty nicely in his new home.

I had a dog w/similar surgery about 5 years ago, though she was younger. I have never seen her take one limping step and she's the most agile dog that I had here, period. Best jumper, fastest runner...NO ONE would ever guess she had anything wrong w/her. So, if he attains even half that soundness, the average person will be thrilled with a super nice dog who is nearly normal. 

Bhaugh, I have considered all your points and totally agree with everything you say- that's why I still have him, LOL! He's a nice boy. I've turned down a few homes. Like the ones with multiple personalities, lol. 

I think I may try to post him on a few groups' websites, raw feeders, etc. Those kinds of boards typically attract like-minded people. 

Id be happy to post him on my petfinder site. Although I am no where near you...