Adoption Fees

ADOPTION FEES:

Cats

  • Kitten (under 1 year): $300
  • Adult cat (1-10 years old): $250
  • Senior cat (older than 10 years): $200

*When adopting two (or more) kittens or cats a $50 discount will apply to each kitten or cat’s adoption fee.

Dogs

Please note our dog intake is presently closed.

Compassionate Placement

  • Fees may be waived or reduced for special needs or hard to place animals.

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE ADOPTION FEE FOR A CAT?

  • Veterinary exam
  • One or more rounds of deworming (dependent on time in care) and treatment for other parasites as needed
  • Initial FVRCP vaccine
  • If eligible: FVRCP booster(s) & rabies vaccination.*
  • Spay or neuter surgery
  • Microchipping
  • Other medical care as recommended by our veterinarian

*Please be advised that kittens must be the age of 12 weeks to qualify for their second FVRCP vaccine and 16 weeks to qualify for their third FVRCP and rabies vaccines. If the kitten is adopted prior to 12 or 16 weeks of age, it will be the adopter’s financial responsibility to provide the second FVRCP vaccine and/or third FVRCP and rabies vaccine.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

  1. Adopters are financially responsible for veterinary care (including rechecks and medication refills) post-adoption. This allows us to use our resources for the cats that remain in our care.
  2. We cannot guarantee the health of our cats. While we do ensure all adopted cats are healthy before leaving our care and disclose all health information obtained while the cat is in our care – some illnesses can have an incubation period of upwards of 10 days, which means that a cat can leave in good health but get sick a few days post-adoption. In addition, the stress of a new environment can depress a cat’s immune system. Please note our cats are not tested for FIV/FeLV nor can FIP be predicted.
  3. We cannot guarantee the temperament of our cats. Many of our cats arrive without background information. We disclose all information provided to us, as well as all information obtained while the cat is in our care. While we strive to match each cat with a suitable home to ensure a successful adoption, please note that we cannot guarantee temperament, as it is often influenced by environment and circumstances. We ask for your patience as your new pet adjusts to its new home.
  4. Adoption fees are non-refundable.

WHAT DOES THE ADOPTION FEE GO TOWARDS:

The Avery Foundation is a non-profit animal rescue that is foster based and volunteer-run. We rely on adoption fees, proceeds from fundraisers/events and donations to continue our rescue efforts. Our primary expense is the cost of providing veterinary care to our rescues. We also provide our foster families with the supplies needed to care for their foster pet(s).

Veterinary costs: one of the advantages of adopting from a rescue is that all initial vetting (deworming, vaccines, spay/neuter, microchipping etc.) is already done. The actual veterinary costs incurred while preparing an animal for adoption far exceeds the adoption fee we collect.

Resources for our fosters: We want to encourage new fosters to join the Avery team. As an incentive, we provide our fosters with the essential supplies needed to take care of their foster pet(s). These supplies include food, food bowls, litter, litter box, litter scoop, carrier, crates, beds, toys, treats etc.

While we can’t put a price on the value of an animal, adoption fees are essential to help us rescue the next life in need. Keep in mind, when you adopt one animal, you’re saving two lives!

NOTE: We are happy to answer any questions you may have in regard to our adoption fees or fundraising efforts. We strive to be open and honest and therefore would like for our supporters to be as informed as possible.

Adopted my two baby girls from The Avery Foundation. Jenna was very knowledgeable and passionate about their rescues. They do everything they can to make sure the rescues are going to a great home.

Leah