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Title:The Hunting Notesfile
Notice:Registry #7, For Sale #15, Success #270
Moderator:SALEM::PAPPALARDO
Created:Wed Sep 02 1987
Last Modified:Tue Jun 03 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:1561
Total number of notes:17784

154.0. "Dog for Adoption" by LIONEL::SAISI () Mon Apr 11 1988 13:36

	There is a blue tick hound available for adoption from the
    	Lowell Humane Society in Lowell, MA.  I posted this in CANINE
    	but thought of posting it here, since these dogs are useful
    	for hunting raccoons and other varmi'ts.  It is an adult
    	female weight about 65 pounds I would guess, good natured.
    	I wouldn't mention it if you plan to use the dog for hunting,
    	because some places take a dim view of that ( they think that
    	hunters have no relationship with their dogs, just think of 
    	them the same way they think of their shotgun ).
    
    	The Lowell Humane Society is open from 9-4:30 M-Sat, and has
	evening hours on Wed. from 6:30-9pm.  The cost of adoption
	is $50 for a purebred, and $25 for a mixed breed dog or puppy.
	They also have cats and kittens.  The location is Broadway
	Street near the Univ of Lowell South Campus ( on the river ).
	The number is (617)452-7781.

	Directions:  
	   From 495 take the Lowell Connector, and exit onto 
	Thorndike St..  Follow this to Broadway ( the second major
	intersection I believe ). Turn left on Broadway, and go to 
	the end.
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154.1She'd have it made!DECWET::HELSELWell....isn't that special?Mon Apr 11 1988 15:3111
     >I wouldn't mention it if you plan to use the dog for hunting,
     >because some places take a dim view of that ( they think that
     >hunters have no relationship with their dogs, just think of 
     >them the same way they think of their shotgun ).
      
    What dog could ask for more love?
    
    ;-)
    
    Brett.
154.2LIONEL::SAISIWed Apr 13 1988 17:025
    	Got some more info on this dog, it is a male, not a female,
    	1 1/2 years old, has a lovely bay, which is I imagine
    	why he is in there, the notice said the landlord vetoed the
    	dog.
    		Linda
154.3everybody wants inNRPUR::ZEREGAFri Apr 22 1988 13:329
    Why is there a $25.00 difference between a purebred and mixed?
    Adoption is Adoption, the paper wokk is the same!
    I though they just wanted to find good homes not make money?
    Thats UNBELIEVABLE.
         
                                         {:^(
     
                                               Al
154.4LIONEL::SAISIFri Apr 22 1988 14:318
    	They need all the money they can get since they don't get any
    	state or federal funds, and probably feel that people will be 
    	more willing to pay that amount for a purebred dog.  Both prices 
    	are pretty low, and if you compare it to the supplies, food, 
    	and vet bills, probably trivial.
    	( But you are right, it does imply that the mutts aren't
    	"worth" as much. )
    		Linda
154.5Dogs will be DogsCSSE::KELLICKERMon Apr 25 1988 15:5811
    They may also feel that purebreds reproduce to type.  That is a
    German Shepard will most likely, if really a purebred, carry shepard
    traits.  If you are looking for a particular type you pay more.
    
    BTW if you think 25 or 30 dollars is high, please don't look for
    a purebred from a breeder.
    
    
    One Man's opinion, thanks.
    Bill
154.6( ? )NRPUR::ZEREGAMon May 02 1988 14:1610
    If you buy from the humane society you do not get papers, no papers
    you never really no. The dog is only good for a pet, yes they may
    hunt and be good at it but without papers they have on real market
    value.
    
    BTW if I wanted a purebred then I would go to a breeder! BUT if
    I wanted a PET then I would go to the pound and give a dog a home.
    
                                                         Al