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Old 01-22-08, 08:31 pm
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Re: Craigslist warning

Wow, a rescue that can find homes for animals in under a day, and get a hefty fee for them as well. That's quite impressive! I bet every rescue wishes it was that efficient!

Really, a rescue must have an animal long enough to at least determine its health. Some rescues do same-day adoptions, especially for owners that have read materials, applications, contracts, or are experienced.

Is this a rescue with low standards, or are they selling the small surrenders for snake food? Can you provide some pointers to some of these craigslist posts? How do you know that this is happening? Can you give more details? Are they profiting by charging the large fees on breeds/individuals that are more desirable, and would be expensive to buy from a breeder? Are they dumping less profitable surrenders?

Or perhaps this is a well intentioned individual that is just ill informed? Maybe they can be directed towards some helpful info?

I hate to sound skeptical, but you're making some pretty strong accusations, and not giving much details. Craigslist has a mechanism for reporting scam/unscrupulous posts, but they will ask for details.

I could see how someone might think this activity is just fine. Heck, they are finding new homes for these animals, right? Is there an established organization that has a document which defines criteria for animal rescue standards? Such a document would certainly help in making a complaint.

If you could determine their address, you could also file a complaint with animal control if you suspect that the animals are being cared for inappropriately. If you like adventure, you could also do some investigating by visiting for adoption and case the place.

Or maybe you're already on top of it, and just sending out a warning without getting into the specifics.
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