[Dailydrool] Waiving Adoption Fees for Elderly, Special Needs

[Marilyn Briggs]

I agree with Robert's response. The exact circumstances of that particular rescue may indicate
differently, but the elderly and special needs tend to not get adopted quickly and tie up foster homes that could accomodate more dogs. I don't think these dogs adapt as well to life in kennels or doggie day care. The younger dogs love to play with buddies all day--the older dogs who are used to a home situation are just uncomfortable. It is also sad for an older dog who spent years with one family, is uprooted and put in a foster home, stays there for year and then goes to another family. The faster you can get the seniors and special needs into a permanent situation, the better it is for the dog. Utah Friends of Basset Hounds here in Utah
has a sliding scale for fees, based on age.   I know they have also had some bonded pairs that
had to be adopted together, and sometimes do a "2 for 1"  as they are difficult to place. 
I have an insulin dependent diabetic dog and one with allergies and no tear duct function. It
costs a lot for their meds and their care. If a special needs dog that is going to have recurring
expenses can be adopted and have the new owner carry the costs, it saves the rescue money that can be spent on more dogs. 
Marilyn Briggs 
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