RE: [PyrNet-L] Pyr in Jeapordy?

[Kelly Dunn Price <price@surgyinfosys.com>]

One of the first rules I was told about rescue is that you can not pay 
anything for a dog. Makes alot of sense because it will probably cost you 
money to have the shots/neuter/food/transport/ etc. and when you place the 
dog will not recoup. Another dog will need you more. If someone has placed 
an ad in the paper to sell the dog they will probably find a home themselves 
which is really their responsibility to do (they probably want their money 
anyways). I think rescue lies more in getting dogs out of the kill shelters 
or strays that have absolutely no options or if owners/breeders (not 
slamming any breeders so don't take it that way) do not take responsibility 
for their dogs and the next step is the pound. So it doesn't always work 
this way in real life but is a decent guideline. Some people think rescue is 
for any dog in need but have to think that it comes down to the often noted 
sentiment that you can't save em all so save those you can. That comes from 
people far more experienced and knowledgeable. Kelly
 ----------
 I was
thinking of calling a woman nearby who might be able to, but first I want to
know if this dog really needs rescuing. Here is the add, spelled and written
exactly how I found it:

Great Pyranees, 8 months, male. Purebred, no papers, $100.

     I've never seen an ad for a Pyr in this paper before, so I was 
surprised.
Please give me feedback about what you all think of this. Thanks.

 -Emily Hainsworth
Castle Rock, CO