An adoption fee for cats and kittens covers desexing, microchipping, two vaccinations and vet check. While in care all animals are treated for fleas and intestinal worms. A two week trial period is given for all new owners. If the cat’s date of birth is unknown , age is by vet assessment.
All HAR kittens and cats are rehomed as indoor pets only, for both their own safety and that of our wildlife.
An adoption fee for our dogs and puppies covers desexing, microchipping, two vaccinations and vet check. While in care all animals are treated for fleas and intestinal worms. A two week trial period is given for all new owners.
If the dogs date of birth is unknown, age is by vet assessment.
Carers will advise of any individual needs in the dogs profile.
This chart shows where the adoption fee is spent. Basically if a foster requires no additional vet trips, treatment, medications or surgeries the adoption fee covers the cost of the standard vet work and treatments. Costs increase the longer the animal is in care due to additional parasite control.
Overall what HAR takes in as adoption fees does not cover our vet bills. This is why we hold regular fundraisers and campaigns for special needs fosters.
If you paid for what HAR covers:
Microchip: $50
2 Vaccinations: $175
Worming: $10-$20
Flea Treatment: $10-$20
Desexing: $200-$370
Health Check: $65
Total: $510 – $700
That “free to a good home” puppy just got very expensive!
*from Australian Vet Association data.
