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The act of permanently assuming responsibility for a pet from the original owner(s).

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Why is it that many rescues charge more for adoptions than I could get a puppy for from a br...

I often see ads on Facebook and Craigslist for mixed breed puppies in the $50-100 range but it seems most rescues have fees that are 200+. I would think that a rescue organization would want to save …
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How should I respond to questions about current vet when filling out an application for a re...

I notice that most rescue organizations include a request for a vet reference in their adoption application. So how should I address the question of what vet I use? …
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I noticed many rescues do not offer same day adoptions, Why not?

I went to a local rescue shelter and fell in love with this great dog I met there. I filled out the application and was ready to take him home when they told me there would be a waiting period before …
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