Fair Adoption Fee??? - Page 1

Curious as to what you all would ask for a very nice puppy who required surgery (at my expense, not the adopter's). 10mos. old, no other health issues besides multiple fractures. Surgery went well, prognosis is good for a pet. Shouldn't do repetitive jumps. Spent the last 5 weeks recuperating and is just about ready to go after a final set of follow-up xrays.  He may get sore after prolonged vigorous exercise, but we're certainly not talking about a cripple. Active family life is perfect and there isn't anything he "can't" do due to the surgery. Super bloodlines, super nice temperament. No issues with cats, dogs, kids, surfaces, etc. Just a really nice dog who has had a rough time of it. 

Not looking to recover my investment (HA! That'd be something! LOL), obviously, but I don't want him to fall into that "free to good home" pit, either. So, what's fair to ask as a commitment to proper care for life? What is a pet GSD worth? 

BTW, he should need no special future care besides some kind of joint supplement to keep arthritis at bay, so there shouldn't be any significant additional expenses for the adopter, or at least as much as you can guarantee that with ANY living thing. Thanks in advance! I have no idea what rescues typically charge!

Free. A few hundred doesn't make someone better. The right home is the right home. Idiots buy $5000 Pups every day.

Maybe you missed this part. . 
I don't want him to fall into that "free to good home" pit, either. 

I didn't think you were going to run an ad on craigslist. Thought you were above that. Just figured you would put the word out with respected people. Honestly, how does a few hundred make a person better suited? That's a few months worth of food and heartworm.

$500? 750? Considering lines, temperment, assuming a little basic training and manners? I'd pay it. Espescially if he's half the dog his momma is, or half the "cripple" Qira is (*cough* Convince her that its OK to use the stairs rather than soar over them, please? LOL).

If all else fails he can come hang out with us!

It's not like I'm going to not check a person out if they pay something...I just don't want to wave a flag that says "Free well-bred GSD" either...

I get what you're saying. And that might be the most flattering pic you've posted of yourself thus far. 

Obviously, my comment regarding the photo was to Chaz, not Dawulf. LOL

It's not about actually collecting any money- of course the right home is paramount. Hell, I've given perfect puppies away to the right home on some pretty creative terms...it's just that I want to know what a reasonable, customary asking fee would be for all the reasons you don't want to post something good for free. I don't want to suggest that he has no value by posting him for free. I am concerned about who would be interested and am concerned that the right people may not be because he's "free." Makes it seem like he is really undesireable, you know? He's a nice boy who will need a little TLC as he ages, like many of us. 

Honestly, Jenni, I would just stick to your guts on whatever price you were originally thinking of his worth. You know him, you know his working ability, you know his weaknesses better then most.

I think there are good people out there who will pay what you are asking despite his weakness because they are good hard working people who want a good dog.

I also agree that 550-800 is fair. I was going to say so, but I didn't want to sound offensive.

Lol. Thanks. I'm just weird, I guess.

!0 month old, good temperment, good with kids, other animals. Sounds to me like he could be trained for several types of work, that do not require a lot of rough work. He could be worth a lot to the right person. His only limitation would be what you used him for. I would look at what I would ask if he had not been hurt and probably ask at least 1/2. a lot of people with sound dogs don't work them close to their potential. Probably more get hurt at play then work. Accidents just happen.
Hank