Re: Whaddya think about this?

Ocean of Nuance wrote:
Ruth Baltopoulos wrote:
cindi wrote:

(snip)

It's not a willful misinterpretation on my part - that, so far, is
the only type of rescue group I've ever dealt with. They were
happy to get horses they could sell/adopt.

OK, so dealing with your anecdotal group of one, I can see where you
are coming from.

I still don't see Cindi's point.

If the animals could be sold for some money then the owners would do
that rather than surrender them to a rescue, no?

Not necessarily.
The rescue places are more qualified than most owners at sorting out any minor work problems, putting together a decent advert, and then screening the owners for those who will give the horse an appropriate and long term home, and being able to monitor the result.
Many rescue places will charge to take an animal, and then to rehome an animal. They are charities and can raise funds as they wish. If the surrendering owners are putting in bucks to give them away and the animals are half decent then the turnaround is pretty speedy and profitable for the charity which can then use the money on the more needy versions. Turnover is good, profitable turnover is very good. Charities are like businesses.

Hopefully these people will not find it so easy to find their perfect horse and give up.

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