posted by Stacy on Apr 17
Free Puppies To A Good Home
Do you know what happens to some pets that are posted in “Free To Good Home” ads? Too many times than not after the pet is adopted it is neglected, abandoned, abused, starved and sadly even sold for animal experimentation. Believe it or not this happens thousands of times per day!
People that place free to good homes ads for their pets do not realize the consequences of their innocent intent of finding a new home for their pet. They certainly are thinking that their pet will end up in good hands and have a better life but sadly so many times that is not the case. They are misguided and it could lead their pet into a tragic situation.
Even charging an adoption fee of $50 or more can deter the abusers because people tend not to value things that are free. A free pet is a disposable pet.
What can you do to help you may ask? Contact the person that is placing the ad and educate them. Let them know that there are no kill shelters and rescues that are willing to take in their pet and find them a good home. Encourage them to charge an adoption fee. You can potentially be saving an animals life!
To learn more about the perils of free to a good home animal ads click here
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April 18th, 2008 at 7:32 pm
Yes, even an adoption fee of $50 will help increase the chances that the pet is going to a responsible owner.
April 19th, 2008 at 4:48 pm
Thank you for posting this. I have seen an increase in these ads in recent weeks…kitten and puppy season has begun.
April 20th, 2008 at 8:39 am
This is a great post. I worked at my local human society for 4 years and still help when I can so I know how many pets end up at the shelter and somtimes these are the lucky ones. I’m linking your blog to mine to help educate the public. Great blog.
April 20th, 2008 at 9:19 am
Excellent post! It is so very sad when people “get a pet” versus “find a friend.”
April 24th, 2008 at 8:40 am
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May 2nd, 2008 at 5:52 am
Right on. Ms. Carol @ Almost Heaven Golden Retriever Rescue always charges a fee to filter out bad people. Our mom & dad always request an adoption fee because of the bad things that can happen to “free” dogs.
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May 6th, 2008 at 3:44 pm
Free dogs have risks but so does charging a fee. Some people think it’s their right to use the dog as a breeder and sell the puppies to earn back the adoption fee, as if the dog is an investment not a family member.
Spay or neutering your dog or cat is the only way to be sure.
Please read and sign this petition for a spay neuter policy on Craigslist. Tell your friends and colleagues too
http://www.petitiononline.com/SNCL1/petition.html
* Permission is granted to link, crosspost, and distribute the petition
May 17th, 2008 at 4:03 pm
Thank you for posting this.
I’m doing a term paper on the negative effects of animal testing and this is one of my main topics.
August 27th, 2008 at 12:34 am
Awesome ad! I think that posting an adoption fee not only ensures that the person values the pet, but that the person has the funds to properly take care of their new companion.
September 15th, 2008 at 8:04 pm
hi this is laurie we are look for little puppy