I have only done a few of what I consider rescues. When I rehome them I charge 50 dollars for one or 75 for a bonded pair, which includes supplies for about 3 months or so. The only time I have ever paid for a chin is with the ones that were found in the tote. They were living in a clothes hamper then I picked them up. They were matted and dirty as well. As many of you know the female was put down after I found out she had malo and a heart murmer.
The other three are still with me. I gave them names, but still have every intent of rehoming them. I seem to be having alot of trouble doing so, not because Im overly attached, but because the people intrested just dont make the cut. It shocks me how many people just want a chin to say they have one. People willing to trade their other animals, and possessions. I was confiding in my mom two days ago about how I feel like I cant find them a home. She said "you just so picky!" guess she was right
I also want to do a home visit to see what cage they have picked out and the enviroment they are going to be in. Ive been told to shove it by several people after telling them I would like to see their home. One man even told me that since hed been inspected by the state to adopt children that should be good enough for me.
I only allow myslef to have two cages devoted to rescue, whether they are full with 2 or 5(they can be divided in half).
i think the main thing that determines a rescue from a hoarder is the care the animals recieve. There is a difference with a rescue who has 20 animals and a hoarder who has 20 animals. When the animals are well cared for, in clean cages, recieving everyting they need- thats rescue. When they dont get their cages cleaned on time, or get fed the right amount, or get dust baths when they should thats a hoarder. A hoarder doesnt know when to say no- or give the person someone else to turn to.