Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Variable Fee Schedule?
We use a variable fee schedule to assign adoption fees. This fee schedule takes into account the animal’s age, breed, and size.
Some types of dogs and cats are less common and have a higher demand, so their fee might be higher. Other types of dogs and cats are more common, are older, or have special needs. A variable fee structure that assigns higher fees to certain high-demand animals ensures we have the funds to provide for other animals that have special needs and/or a more difficult time finding a new home.
What does The Adoption Fee Cover?
Dog and cat adoption fees include:
- A general physical examination and behavioral evaluation by our veterinary services staff
- Canine or feline distemper combination vaccination and bordetella (canines only); age-appropriate canines and felines also receive a rabies vaccination whenever possible
- Deworming medication
- Flea/tick treatment
- SNAP test (if age appropriate and meets testing guidelines)
- Spay/neuter surgery
- 30-day return period for dogs and 7- day return period for cats
- A small bag of transition food
- Microchipping