Question: How much is
your adoption fee and what is the money used for?
Answer:
Our adoption fee is $225
for adults and $250 for puppies. This cost helps
defray the German Shepherds' medical costs, feed
costs and housing costs. Each German Shepherd has
an initial exam, including Rabies, DHLPP-C, Bordetella
vaccination, heartworm blood test, and general exam
which may include skin scrapings or ear swabs and
fecal tests. If a dog needs heartworm treatment or
medication, we take care of that treatment. All dogs
are treated with a five day treatment of Panacur
intestinal worming and placed on heartworm prevention
and flea prevention.
As soon as we have assessed the dogs behaviorally,
we set up their spay or neuter. If the dogs need
their dewclaws removed, dental cleanings, hernia
repairs or other medical procedures, we have those
taken care of also. All dogs have pre-anesthesia
bloodwork done to make sure they are healthy enough
for surgery. Our vet does nail trims, a thorough
ear exam, range of motion exams of their joints and
AVID identification chipping while the dogs are asleep
for their surgery.
Not including feed, kennels, bowls, leashes, collars,
tag fees, each dog costs between $125-$650. As you
may guess, the $225-$250 dog fee may not always cover
expenses.
