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the Cost of Pet Adoption Fees for Dogs

Price 
Location 
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Description
$ 125
Mar 2007
Green Valley, AZ
Dog
1
New dog from private animal shelter  more... close row
$ 85
Nov 2007
Columbus, OH
dog
1
Adoption fee from shelter, and short term health insurance  more... close row
$ 150
Apr 2008
Lancaster, Pa
mixed breed dog
6
Shelter charges recoup costs of care  more... close row
$ 150
May 2006
Brunswick, ME
Dog
3
Very complete services from shelter  more... close row
$ 105
Dec 2007
Hickory, NC
Dog
2
Dog adoptions at a local store  more... close row
$ 100
Apr 2008
Mount Pleasant, MI
Puppy
8
Son fell in love with beagle mix and adopted him  more... close row
$ 50
Apr 2008
Dearborn MI
DOG
1
Animals at shelters need loving homes  more... close row
$ 52
May 2007
Onalaska, WI
German Shepard
5
Older dog finds good home  more... close row

Description of service

We adopted an older dog, a german shepard, last year from the shelter in town for $52 total. I had thought adoption was free, but I didn't mind paying this amount as it went to a good cause, and the price is far less than what a puppy from a breeder would cost. Besides that, I don't want to support puppy mills or anything like that, so adoption is a great way to go.


Review of Service

We couldn't be happier with Milo. He is a wonderful dog and it was hard to pick just one wondering if the others would get lucky and go to good homes too. The only bad thing is that you are limited to the breeds they have available, and the ages they have at the time. But a dog of every age is a wonderful addition to the family. The nice thing is that he is already fixed so we don't have to worry about that.


Tips

Consider going with a dog that is older, if you find one that you relate well with, since it's easier to find homes for puppies than it is for older dogs (who can deny a puppy face?), but older dogs are just as wonderful as puppies, without all the hassle of potty training.


$ 65
Mar 2009
Columbus, Ohio
Dalmation
2
Adopting from a Dalmatian rescue was rewarding  more... close row
$ 45
Mar 2008
Sparta, NC
mixed breed
3
Adoption fee plust shots and flea medicine  more... close row
$ 50
Mar 2008
Ashland, KY
Dog
1
Rude employees but cute puppy at animal shelter  more... close row