Poodle Rescue and Adoption
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PCAR has a wonderful group of volunteers that are dedicated to helping Poodles find forever homes. These volunteers dedicate their time and money to these Poodles. In most cases, a person interested in adopting a Poodle through PCAR will only pay the amount that is reflected on the vet bill. The food, grooming and any other expenses are donated by volunteers and people with wonderful hearts that have helped provide for these dogs so that the adoption fees are kept as low as possible. Check out their website.
Retired show dogs
Often show breeders have retired show dogs available for pet homes. These dogs will have a variety of prices attached to them, often finding adult champions for less than a pet puppy. A retired champion has a lot to offer, such as genetic health certificates and the proof they won't develop certain hereditary problems that can appear in the breed. They are usually very well socialized, potty trained, crate trained and travel trained among other things. These adults already have certain personality traits already developed so you know exactly what you are getting. They are Poodles after all and they adapt to new situations with ease and learn new things every day. Check breeders to see if they may have an adult that fits your lifestyle.
Kansas Humane Society-- High Profile Pet Program (HIPP)
As an avid supporter of rescue and adoption, I find the KS Humane Society HIPP program to be no different than a broker or a pet store. I wrote this as a letter to the editor of The Wichita Eagle newspaer.
Kansas Humane Society-HIPP
I'm absolutely appalled by the HIPP at the KS Humane Society. The following description came straight from their website. "In order to continue these important programs, adoption fees through our HIPP (High Profile Pets) program for an in-demand breed dog may be higher than our standard fees. HIPP fees can vary from $140 - $300 and are determined on a case-by-case basis. This fee is still at great discount when compared to fees such as $500-$2,000 in other markets and you are adopting a shelter pet with over $200 in veterinarian and animal care services."
I was under the impression that the Humane Society was interested in placing dogs in forever homes, not in selling them based on popularity. This indicates that they are no different than a broker or a pet store.
They have a Poodle listed in this program for $250. I know for a fact that the Poodle Club of America Rescue Organization only charges a maximum of $250 for a dog based on the expenses of the medical bills. They have the dogs fully vetted and the dogs are also spayed/neutered. And yes, they offer all the same things that the Humane Society has listed on their website. Another very successful rescue group in the Kansas City area only charges what the vet bill is on a dog and it has rarely exceeded $250. So, the comment made by the Kansas Humane Society that other organizations charge $500-$2000 is not correct.
Heck many show breeders sell their champion dogs, fully vetted, spayed/neutered and microchipped for $500. They also provide certificates of health guaranteeing the dogs to be free of hereditary disorders that there are tests for such as OFA/PennHipp for dysplasia of the hips, elbows and patellas, OPTIGEN results for PRA, CERF for eye anomalies, Thyroid, etc. That's a better deal than the Humane Society can provide.
Don't get me wrong, I'm all for rescuing and adopting dogs, but I hate false advertising and I'm truly disappointed in the Ks Humane Society for charging more for an adoption of a certain breed just because of its popularity.