LYNN, bear in mind, many times shelters and definitely rescues have puppies too!. A lot of rescues will charge more then the TX shelter. The TX shelter is the cheapest I have ever seen. Most rescues don't get a big Vet break on the bill like a shelter would. So you could expect to pay an average of 200-350 for a puppy. But even then depending on how old the puppy is, it may still need more puppy shots, to complete its immunization, and some rescues will not spay/neuter a 3month old, some prefer to wait until it is older, especially if it is a very small Chi.
If you search Petfinder.com for Chi's in your state, you will see a lot of
rescues and they usually give you their link and you will find the rates and
what is included. The rescues get their puppies from the shelters as well as
PM's that have been closed out and private people too. You are still saving
a life. I try to get people to go to the Kill-Shelters, because the dogs
their only have an average of 5 days to live and many times the rescues are
already overloaded and they can't take in any more.
What state are you in?
Peggy & The Girls
Don't Buy, Adopt & Save A Life!
"Until there are none...Rescue One"
-------Original Message-------
From: [email protected]
Date: 2/7/2011 7:52:43 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Madison and Myrtle got new sweaters today!!!
I know I am torn between wanting a puppy with all its adorable antics, know
of its background and health, and feeling the RIGHT thing to do would be to
give one languishing, sadly, in a shelter, a great home. I saw a quote
someone had written once about not buying puppies from breeders while others
die daily in shelters. Really makes one think and is so heartbreaking,
really, when you know that is happening.
Gosh, that is such a reasonable adoption fee in your Texas shelter for
having a purebred Chihuahua as that is also one of husband's drawbacks to
adopting a puppy. I had forgotten how very much must be invested in
spaying/neutering, shots, just puppy visits in general, when purchasing a
baby. I do realize how very grateful rescued dogs are and how they show you
every day just how thankful. I just finished reading the book, Oogy, about a
family that adopted a dog that was used as "bait" in a dog fighting ring and
he was only 2 months old when they adopted him. Had to gloss over some
parts, just too painful to read, but that sweet dog that was left with half
a face has never let his family forget how happy and thankful he is to be
their's. Tearjerker. Thanks so much for your input Laura. I will mull over
all the information and take into consideration.
LYNN
In a message dated 2/6/2011 6:44:18 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, lcmcsr@aol
com writes:
I'm anxious to know how it works out, Lynn. I went to volunteer at our
local no-kill animal shelter and they have about 5 pure breed chihuahuas
needing homes but you have to live in Texas to adopt. $66 includes all shots
rabies, city license, spay/neuter and microchip. Pretty good deal, I think
Laura
-----Original Message-----
From: catdancerls <[email protected]>
To: Chihuahuas <[email protected]>
Sent: Sun, Feb 6, 2011 5:15 pm
Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Madison and Myrtle got new sweaters today!!!
Thanks Ann, so much for your thoughts and agreement of how Chis seem to
steal everyone's heart over other breeds. I certainly know I want to have
one -- if I can just convince my husband he or she would be a wonderful
addition to the family. He'll come around.....hopefully.
LYNN
p.s. he had one as a child that he and his mother always bring up in
conversation, remembered so very fondly, so what's the problem? (tee hee).
I think I'll just follow Laura's suggestion and yell "surprise" one day soon
He's pretty easy going, think it will all work out fine.
In a message dated 2/6/2011 9:18:02 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
[email protected] writes:
I agree since I have had Labs, terriers, toy Poodles and Chis--Chi's have my
heart and soul and the entire family loves them.
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