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Puppies are not free! Below is a list of some costs for a puppies first year and normal yearly costs thereafter. Please make sure you know the financial commitment involved in getting a dog before you adopt!

Do you think our adoption fees are too high?

Look at the price info below, our fees cover some of these costs and go towards saving more dogs. Our fees are normally between $100 and $300. At minimum our dogs have been given their first set of shots and have been dewormed. Dogs over 6 months of age get a heartworm test and a rabies shot and spayed/neutered whenever possible. All dogs are fed a high quality, all natural dog food and are given lots of love and attention! All puppies are well socialized with people, kids, other dogs and some even with cats! They are fostered in homes and are treated like family members. We will tell you anything we know or have learned about the dog. We treat any medical problems they have, including fleas if they have them and get any vet work done that they need. With your adoption also get 1 month of free pet insurance paid for by Petfinder.com and if you take your adoption papers to Petco you can get a book with $170 worth of money saving coupons and lots of information and us as resources any time you need us! We welcome comments, questions, suggestions and feedback! If there is anything we can do to help please let us know. Our goal is for everyone to be happy with their new family member!

Puppy Costs – The First Year

Veterinary Care/Laboratory Tests - $100 to $200 (can be more if dog gets sick or gets hurt badly, emergencies can run up to $1000 in vet bills pretty fast!)
Immunizations - $50 to $100 (depending what pet already has done!)
Internal/External Parasite Treatment and Control - $100 to $150
Spay/Neuter - $100 to $200. (The cost often depends on the dog's size and age)
Food - $200 to $400 (depending on size and energy needs)
Crate- $50 to $160 (depending on size needed!)

Misc. (Toys, Treats, Collar, Leash, License)- $90 to $120

Puppy Classes (HIGHLY recommended for every dog!) $150 to $300

**Add $200 to $400 in grooming costs if getting a dog with long hair!

Total: $840 to $1,630 for pups first year! Plus grooming if needed!

Adult Dogs - Annual Costs

Veterinary Care/Laboratory - $50 to $125
Immunizations - $40 to $75
Internal/External Parasite Preventatives - $100 to $150

Misc. (Toys, Treats, License)- $70 to $100
Food - $250 to $500

**Add $200 to $400 in grooming costs if getting a dog with long hair!

Total: $510-950 every year for your pet, that does not include emergency medical expenses, grooming or classes!

NOTE: Amounts vary considerably, based on factors such as growth rate and size of the adult dog, types of food and unforeseen medical conditions. Generally, puppies require more routine medical attention than adult dogs. However, statistics show that older animals (those over eight years old) will require more veterinary care than younger adults.

You should also note that costs vary between stores, veterinarians and by region.