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Post by krcrafts on Nov 12, 2017 19:32:21 GMT
Is it normal practice for dog rescues to accept payment in cash only? We've never dealt with one and I am curious.
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Post by jeremysgirl on Nov 12, 2017 19:34:15 GMT
The cat rescue where I got my Bree only accepts cash and check. They have no way to accept credit/debit cards. And quite frankly I was even surprised they would take a check from me. I've seen too much go wrong with that sort of payment too.
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Post by bothmykidsrbrats on Nov 12, 2017 19:36:30 GMT
The rescue I volunteer with only accepts cash.
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Post by krcrafts on Nov 12, 2017 19:39:42 GMT
Thanks for your responses.
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Post by Lexica on Nov 12, 2017 19:55:05 GMT
I had to pay cash when I rescued my current dog.
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Post by lancermom on Nov 12, 2017 21:14:45 GMT
We paid cash too. We exchanged the money for the dog.
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Post by kate on Nov 12, 2017 21:29:58 GMT
We wrote a check, but I could understand if they only took cash.
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Post by katybee on Nov 12, 2017 21:33:29 GMT
The cat rescue where I got my Bree only accepts cash and check. They have no way to accept credit/debit cards. And quite frankly I was even surprised they would take a check from me. I've seen too much go wrong with that sort of payment too. Accepting credit/debit cards is extremely easy these days with very nominal fees. It provides protection for all parties involved. |
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Post by yodutchess on Nov 12, 2017 22:02:38 GMT
The rescue I went through took a check.
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Post by Patter on Nov 13, 2017 11:26:14 GMT
Yes. The rescue we worked with only took cash. Our responsible breeder only takes cash also.
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Post by momto4kiddos on Nov 13, 2017 12:10:35 GMT
We adopted our cat from a shelter and it was cash only. I assumed they didn't want to run the risk of a bounced check.
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Post by gryroagain on Nov 13, 2017 15:48:04 GMT
It's pretty normal, mine accepts PayPal but not credit cards just because the technology is a little too much us old cat and dog ladies😂
Nothing nefarious, it's just everyone is so damn run ragged all the time it's yet another thing- cash, check or PayPal is easier.
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Post by kimmie75 on Nov 13, 2017 19:19:47 GMT
The dog I currently have was a rescue and I paid for him via PayPal. I think it is a way for the organizations to minimize the fees they are paying. I would have no problem paying Cash as long as I got a receipt.
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Post by kimmie75 on Nov 13, 2017 19:23:15 GMT
I debated on posting this, but I am going to go ahead and do it anyways because it may help a Pea. During divorce proceedings or any type of legal action regarding an animal- it may be helpful to be able to produce a bill of sale. If you are adopting a new pet and you purchase the animal yourself and can provide proof that the funds came from your personal account versus a joint account-it can help with splitting of assets. I saw a friend go through this, the couple had to prove who paid for the dog. Needless to say, the last time I got a dog, I made sure I paid for him with my own money. : )
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Post by Heathen on Nov 13, 2017 21:09:53 GMT
The cat rescue where I got my Bree only accepts cash and check. They have no way to accept credit/debit cards. And quite frankly I was even surprised they would take a check from me. I've seen too much go wrong with that sort of payment too. Accepting credit/debit cards is extremely easy these days with very nominal fees. It provides protection for all parties involved. Most rescues, including the one I volunteer with, lose money or barely break even on adoptions. We're not going to spend money on accepting cards when cash or check is just as easy. We accepted cards at our biggest-of-the-year fundraiser, and it cost us a bundle to do so. |
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Post by muggins on Nov 13, 2017 21:18:54 GMT
I just paid for my rescue via PayPal, but she’s coming from Romania to the UK so it’s slightly different. I wouldn’t bat an eyelid if a rescue only accepted cash.
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