IF YOU ARE WONDERING WHY A RESCUE GROUP WOULD CHARGE AN ADOPTION FEE, LOOK BELOW TO SEE WHAT IT COSTS TO RESCUE A DOG:

ITEMS IN RED ARE ROUTINE AND PROVIDED FOR ALL RESCUE DOGS AT TIRED PAWS.

SPAY/NEUTER:   $45 - $70 depending on size of dog. RABIES VACCINE:  $7.50 HEARTWORM TEST:  $12.50 HERNIA REPAIR OR OTHER SURGICAL NEEDS:  $6 - $100 depending on what the need is and whether it is done at time of spay/neuter. FLEA/TICK TREATMENT:  $ 6 MANGE TREATMENT (shot):  $14 ANNUAL VACCINES:  $ 8 VETERINARY EXAM $ 15 HEALTH CERTIFICATE (needed for air transport) $10 DOG FOOD:  varies depending on the size of dog.   Some dogs require special foods for nutritional needs. VITAMINS (if needed):  4O cents per day GROOMING (for dogs with long hair):  $25 ANTIBIOTICS:  $1 - $40 , varies upon type

Each dog adopted requires photographs... long distance phone calls.... tender loving care...and countless computer hours.

TRANSPORTATION, ADVERTISEMENT, &        PROCESSING EXPENSES ARE NOT ITEMIZED ON THIS PAGE.