Adoption Fees

Standard Adoption Fees

• Puppies/Adult Dogs - $150.00 (+ Duluth pet license)
• Senior Dogs - $120.00 (+ Duluth pet license)
• Kittens/Adult Cats - $90.00 (+ Duluth pet license)
  
• Senior Cats - $75.00 (+ Duluth pet license)
  

Senior adoption discount available. AAHS's participation in the Pets for the Elderly Program entitles a senior, 60 or older to a $50 reduction on any Animal Allies adoption

Buddy Program: $40 discount on dogs and cats when adopting a 2nd pet.

Your Adoption Fee Includes

1. All animals are spayed or neutered at six weeks of age before leaving the shelter (average cost: $66-194.00)
2. All cats leaving the shelter are Feline Leukemia/FIV tested (average cost: $47.00)
3. All animals will have shots up-to-date according to their age. Including rabies over 12 weeks of age, distemper, dewormed if necessary (average cost: $114-180.00)
4. Pets will leave the shelter with any necessary medication/treatment/dewormers (cost varies per animal)
5. All dogs and cats are micro chipped (average cost $50.00)
6. Dogs will be provided with a leash and collar (average cost: $30.00)

All adoption fees are subject to change without notice. The shelter reserves the right to charge more or less for purebreds, puppies, special medical conditions, etc.

The Cost of Pet Ownership - Have you really considered the cost of pet ownership? Listed below are things you should consider before adopting a pet. Please read carefully and decide if you are ready for the commitment and responsibility of owning and properly caring for a pet! Having and loving a pet is not a right, but a privilege! The following items reflect the average costs of properly caring for a 40-50 lb. dog. Larger dogs cost a bit more: small dogs cost a bit less. This list is for informational purposes only.

• $20 per month ($240 per year) for a premium food (costs based on 40 lb. bags of food, 20 lbs. consumed per month)
• $10 per month ($120 per year) for various dog treats
• $140-$300 for annual vaccinations, heartworm tests and heartworm preventative
• $70+ for flea/tick prevention
• $20+ for each grooming session
• $14-$50 per night for boarding the pet, or having a pet sitter come in during your vacations
• $50-$150 for toys and miscellaneous items (this can go much higher!)
• $50-$150 for a crate
• Obedience training (highly recommended!) - $120 for an eight-week program. Some programs offer discounts for rescued pets.
• Older dogs often have more medical expenses (just like people!)
• Plan for unexpected medical expenses

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