We do not charge an adoption fee but do require a minimum donation to the rescue of £120-£150 for a dog or puppy. This Donation is not refundable.
Our donation is £120-£150.
A fellow rescue group wrote the following which sums it up for all rescue groups:
Recently someone asked, "Why would you charge £150 for a rescue pet? Why not just place it in a good home?" The answer is because we need adopters who are willing to support all rescue pets, not just the dog they adopt. A young, healthy dog might cost us £50-100 in vet care, and many people will want to adopt it. An older one with health issues can easily cost £500-£1,500 in veterinary expenses, and it may require months of foster care for rehabilitation; yet we can only ask a minimal donation, and it may be a long time until anyone comes forward to adopt it. Donations from the younger, more adoptable dogs help offset the cost of caring for the others. Most of our dogs have a sad story to tell, and some have suffered through years of neglect or abuse. We hope that you too are willing to give an opportunity for a better life to ALL of our dogs by supporting them through donations. Without these funds, our rescue efforts would not be possible."
If anyone would like to make a donation to the rescue they can do that be either food, leads, collars ect or by phoning our vet and making a donation.
Dorset Dog Rescues vet is Companion care, 5 Victoria Place, 706 Wimborne Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, 01202 635160
