🚀 go-pugleaf

I'm interested in this discussion from a couple of angles, so I'll add my .02 
cents worth.

Firstly, the adoption charge is $100? (not $1000?).   I don't know how that 
converts to NZ dollars, but my mother had a favourite saying "The human mind 
values cheaply that which it gets for nothing".   Could it be that the SPCA is 
trying to make sure the prospective pet owner can afford, and appreciate, the 
pet he/she is adopting?   

Secondly, I'm interested because I've left instructions with my next-of-kin 
that in the event of something disastrous happening to me, my dog is to be 
given to the SPCA to find another home (hopefully), with what I consider 
generous remuneration for the boarding costs, advertising fees, etc involved 
in finding a new home.   (Some people put a codicil in their will, indicating 
their wishes regarding a pet - I haven't done that yet.)   I would be rather 
put out to think that in addition to what the SPCA might be given from my 
estate, they would also charge the new owner.

I'd be interested to hear alternative suggestions for providing for the dog in 
the event of something happening to me.  I'm sure friends would take care of 
him for a few days, but I don't want to impose on anyone in particular by 
expecting them to keep the dog permanently.    (This is all hypothetical - I 
hope! - I have every intention of outliving the dog!)

Lyell  ( from New Zealand )