Adoption Fees
Animatch Adoption Fees for 2018
Adoption fees are: $450.00 for puppies under 6 months; $425.00 for adult dogs; $325.00 for senior dogs (8 and over).This fee includes: vet exam, sterilization, vaccination, anti-flea treatment, de-worming, blood test for heart worm and Lyme disease, and micro chip.If a dog or puppy is returned within or after the trial period there will be an administration return fee of $50.00.Effective May 1, 2018
The following chart shows the relative costs of adopting a dog through Animatch vs. buying a dog in a pet store. Prices for veterinary procedures are taken from an average of three West Island veterinarians and are based on a dog weighing 20 pounds.
Adoption VS. Purchase
| Purchase1 | Adoption with Animatch1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dog cost |
$400.00 to $1,800.00 depending on whether or not the dog comes with papers Average $1,100.00 | $450.00/puppy or $425.00/adult dog. Animatch does pediatric spay/neuters. |
| Spaying |
$200.00 to $400.00 Average $300.00 | Included in adoption fee |
| Neutering |
$150.00 to $350.00 Average $250.00 | Included in adoption fee |
| Vaccinations |
$90.00 to $200.00 Average $145.00 | Included in adoption fee |
| Heartworm blood test & Lyme |
$50.00 to $90.00 Average $70.00 | Included in adoption fee |
| De-worming |
$20.00 to $40.00 | Included in adoption fee |
| Microchip |
$40.00 to $60.00 A verage $50.00 | Included in adoption fee |
| TOTAL |
$1,645.00 average for a male $1,695.00 average for a female |
$450/puppy or $425.00 per adult dog, male or female. |
1All prices quoted were in effect on May 1, 2018.
Please note that adoption fees are subject to change.
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