Adoption Fees
We are always running great specials on adoption fees. Keep in mind that they apply to adult cats and dogs, one year or older!
Adoption includes:
- Spay or neuter for cats, dogs, rabbits and ferrets
- Medical examination for general good health
- Preliminary vaccinations
- Microchip identification implant
- Temporary Collar and ID tag
- Temporary Leash or carrier
- Fifteen-day post-adoption health support
- Free office visit to a participating member of the Denver Area Veterinary Medical Society
- Lifetime of LOVE
Please visit our Sit ... Stay ... Shop for a selection of permanent collars, ID tags, leashes, carriers, toys and other supplies for your new family member.
*Note: Rabies vaccinations are not included. Such vaccinations are required by Colorado law for cats, dogs and ferrets. Please discuss an appropriate vaccination schedule during your free office visit to a participating veterinarian.
Kittens and cats
- 5 months and under $120
- 6 months to 1 year $95
- 1 year and older $75
Puppies and dogs
- 5 months and under $250
- 6 months to 1 year $175
- 1 years and older $125
Other pets
- Ferrets: $55
- Rabbits: $35
- Guinea pigs: $15
- Small Pets and Birds start at: $5
Attaching higher fees for some of our puppies and dogs gives us additional resources to provide extra help to other animals—those that may require unusually extensive medical treatment, orthopedic or other surgeries and extended care, prosthetic devices, and even more. Meanwhile, we can continue to provide our standard top-quality care and support to those animals in need of more routine medical care, socialization, behavior training, foster care, or that may just require a longer stay until they can be placed in the right home.
The fee assigned to a particular animal does not reflect our view of that animal’s intrinsic value. Every kitten, cat, puppy, dog or other small mammal is valued equally here. Every pet that comes to our doors deserves—and receives—the same tender care as every other.
If the puppy or dog you have selected has a higher fee than some others, keep in mind that the amount still represents a good value.
It goes without saying that no matter where our adoption fees are set, they don’t come close to covering all the costs of caring for as many as 25,000 animals that come to us each year. Generous donations make up the difference. Thank you for your support and understanding.