A fund raiser

[AvaJoy]

Originally posted by jenluckenbach
. . . We have an adoption day event every other Sunday at the Petco store in Wyommissing, PA. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This Sunday (Jan 11) is our day) Adoption fee is $50. . . Thanks

I'm happy to learn that your adoption fee is reasonable, as that is a factor in encouraging adoptions.

There are several cat rescue networks in my area that display their adoptables at PetSmart, and upon my visit last week I noticed that their fees (which USED to be in the $50. - $65. range) have now increased to $100.!!!! I NEVER remember a $100. "price tag" on a cat up for adoption there, except for one touted as a purebred Himy.

I understand that they want to weed out the uncommitted adopters and also cover their vet bills, but I know for a fact that at least one of these resuce groups has a Vet that will spay/neuter for next to nothing . . . in fact, a representative will come and pick up your trapped stray, have it fixed, and return it to you for a fee of only $10.00. I have yet to get contact info., but am working on it as my Vet no longer participates in the low cost spay/neuter program from where I used to purchase certificates ($35. female, $30. male) . . . and gosh, ten bucks would certainly be a lot easier on my pocketbook for ongoing TNR.

It may be an arrangement between friends and not across the board, but I will find out.

I'm sure the average person walking into PetSmart just looking for a pet cat would be put off by such a high adoption fee, so who is the loser here?? The homeless cats, first and foremost. I'd hate to think the fee is overinflated in order to pad the PERSONAL pockets of these rescue women. I met a LOVELY devoted women cleaning the cages on one of my visits, and then had the displeasure of talking on the phone with a total WITCH of a woman . . . both from the same organization! Turned out that the %itch was the organization's president, therefore I will NEVER deal with that group again, all because of her arrogance. She needs to refrain from public relations (PR), or else her cats will never get adopted, what with her haughty, condescending attitude. Geesh!

Sorry for venting, but anyway I'm glad your group is able to keep its adoption fees within reason, and I hope this thread brings many more contributions, Jen. Keep up the wonderful work!