frequently asked questions
(and their answers)
what do the adoption fees pay for?
As a not-for-profit animal rescue, we are sometimes asked about how we determine our adoption fees and sometimes, people may thing they are too high. When you adopt from ROAR, your dog will go home with you with the following expenses paid for:
* spayed or neutered
* heartworm tested
* flea/tick preventative applied
* heartworm preventive applied
* de-wormed (as needed)
* microchip with free registration
* up-to-date age appropriate vaccinations
* 30-days complimentary health insurance
Your adoption fees helps to pay for the costs of the animals in our care for the above services. Any additional funds allow ROAR to recieve adoptable dogs into our rescue who need medical care prior to adoption. Some examples include heartworm treatment, , wound repair, mange treatment, and pre-natal care.
how much does it cost to take care of a puppy or adult dog?
As a new pet owner, it is important to build your pet's needs into your budget. Here is an estimation of costs per year for both a puppy and adult dog. Remember, costs may vary based on your dog's breed, age and size.
| Puppy Expenses - The First Year | |
| Immunizations | $50-$100 |
| Parasite Control (fleas, ticks, intestinal, heartworm) | $100 - $150 |
| Spay or Neuter | $100 - $200 (depends on size of dog) |
| Food | $200-$500 (depends on size and energy needs) |
| Crate | $50-$250 (depends on size) |
| Toys, treats, collar, leash, license | $90-$150 |
| Puppy Classes (recommended!) | $150 - $300 |
| Grooming, if needed | $200 - $400 (depends on breed) |
| Total | $740 - $1200 (without grooming. emergency expenses |
| Annual Adult Dog Expenses | |
| Veterinary Care/Laboratory | $50 - $125 |
| Immunizations | $40 - $75 |
| Parasite Control (fleas, ticks, intestinal, heartworm) | $100 - $125 |
| Toys,. Treats, License | $70 - $100 |
| Food | $250 - $500 |
| Grooming, if needed | $200 - $400 |
| Total | $510-950 (without classes, grooming, emergency expense) |
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