🚀 go-pugleaf

I can see your point - but I can also see good reason for 
charging a 'reasonable' fee for a pet from the RSPCA.

Whilst I can see the value in finding free homes for 
the dogs (rather than putting them down), there may be 
a reason for the RSPCA putting a 'reasonable' charge 
onto the cost.....such as the cost of desexing, 
contribution to continued running of the RSPCA. \

If dogs were free, wouldn't there be some potential for 
some irresponsible members of our community to mistreat 
the dog....perhaps not take adequate vet care (ie 
heartworm, worm, vaccinations etc)?  Perhaps they would 
think that if the dog died from some kind of disease, 
the could just go back to the RSPCA and get aniother 
free one?  How many people really think about the 
responsibilities of owning a dog when they get a cute, cuddly, 
fluffy little friend in their arms?

Perhaps those on low incomes who can prove their good track 
record (perhaps by providing a written reference from their 
local Vet?) should not have to pay for a pet from the RSPCA.

Kylie Palmer
Canberra