Adoption Fees

The adoption fee assists our sending organization with the veterinary care required prior to transport and the cost to transport across states.  $150 per dog is given to the sending organization to help defray medical costs and depending on where the dog is coming from, it is $125-175 per dog to move them.   The adoption fee also helps offset the expense of dogs entering our care who need additional care for infections, orthopedic issues, tumors, heartworm treatment post adoption or any other illness/injury.  

Every dog adopted from HHDR has had a minimum:

  • All dogs are spayed or neutered prior to adoption.

  • Rabies, Distemper/Parvo and Bordatella vaccinations given when age appropriate.

  • Heartworm test/treatment, if positive.

  • Monthly preventatives for heartworm, fleas and ticks.

  • Tested and treated for internal parasites.

  • Microchipping.

  • Any other medically necessary treatment to prepare them for a healthy start with their new family

  • Certificate for a free wellness exam along with $250 credit to treat common rescue/shelter issues at a participating VCA Veterinary Hospital

Adoption Fees:

o   $400 for dogs age 7 months +

o   $600 for puppies younger than 7 months