Why Do Rescue Groups Charge Adoption Fees for the "Free" Animals They Rescue?

This has to be the one question (or similarly worded inquiries to that effect) that is asked most frequently of our volunteers by potential adopters; and it is a valid one, given that many people do not know all that is involved in the rescue effort of homeless pets by HSP, financially or otherwise. Especially now, with finances still so tight for so many people, how can we ask for money from someone who "just wants to give a needy animal a good home"? In answer, one of our volunteers has written what I feel to be a terrific response this inquiry, and explained very well what it takes to rescue each animal, as well as the hidden costs of doing so that perhaps the public simply is not aware of when they question the fee structures of a rescue group. While I cannot speak for all groups, I do know that HSP does everything within its power to ask only the very bare minimum that we feel we can in order to continue to remain solvent; please read the discussion below to be further enlightened about HSP's adoption fee policies and why we do what we do...

Meg Kremer

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