About DART's Pet Adoption Fees
- Services included prior to adoption
- Adoption fees
- Compare to the average cost of private vet services
Adopting a pet requires personal commitment and responsibility for the well-being and care for that pet through out their lifetime. If someone is either unwilling or financially unable to afford the reasonable adoption fee, then it is in the best interest of boththe pet and person not to proceed with the adoption process.
The following services are included prior to adoption:
| Puppies & Dogs | Kittens & Cats |
Veterinarian Exam |
Veterinarian Exam |
Spay/Neuter |
Spay/Neuter |
Deworm |
Deworm |
Flea/Tick Control |
Flea Control |
DHPP Vaccination (Distemper/Parvo) |
FVRCP Vaccination (Distemper combo) |
Rabies Vaccination (if old enough) |
Rabies Vaccination (if old enough) |
Bordetella Vaccination (Kennel Cough) |
Treatment of any other condition detected |
Heartworm Test (if old enough) |
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Treatment of any other condition detected |
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Adoption fees generally range as follows:
Puppies: $150 to $300
Dogs: $100 to $250
Kittens: $50 to $75
Cats: $50 to $75
Compare to the average cost of private vet services
| Procedure | Puppies & Dogs | Kittens & Cats |
Office Visit |
$40 |
$40 |
Spay |
$250 |
$120 |
Neuter |
$150 |
$90 |
Vaccinations |
$50 |
$50 |
Fecal exam |
$35 |
$35 |
Dewormer |
$10 |
$10 |
Flea/Tick Control (monthly) |
$10 |
$10 |
Heartworm Test |
$30 |
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Heartworm Meds (monthly) |
$10 |
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Female |
$435 |
$265 |
Male |
$335 |
$235 |
Puppies, kittens & pure breed pets generate the most interest and have the greatest likelihood of being adopted therefore, their adoption fees are market based. Older and “special needs” pets are much more challenging to place and their fees are more incentive based. Adoption fees only help defray the cost of vetting and do not come close to covering all expenses including food, housing and time needed to find new forever homes for the many waiting for their chance at a real life. As volunteers, we devote our personal resources, energy and love. We appreciate your support and tax-deductible contributions to continue these efforts.
