Let's Talk Numbers

In addition to providing a loving home to a formerly homeless cat/dog, and not supporting businesses that profit from and help to perpetuate the pet overpopulation crisis, the decision to adopt a rescued animal makes sound economic sense.

As many of us have learned the hard way, "free to a good home" will actually cost several hundred dollars to fully vet the cat or dog. Add more if you inadvertently bring in an animal with parasites, which spread to your resident cats and/or dogs.

PACT's Feline adoption fee of $100 includes at MINIMUM:	Market Rate in the NW suburbs for Feline Procedures
Complete general exam	$ 36 – 45
Treat for fleas if needed (1 month treatment)	$15
Treat for ear mites if needed	$20
Deworming: multiply by the number of dewormings needed	$ 20
Fecal test (often needs to be repeated between dewormers)	$ 20
Test for FeLV and FIV	$ 45 – 50
Spay/Neuter surgery	$ 90–125 for males and $ 150–200 for females
Rabies vaccination	$ 20 – 25 + exam
Feline Distemper Combo Vaccine(s): multiply by the number of boosters needed	$ 20 – 25 + exam
Microchip	$50
MINIMUM TOTAL	$ 372–485+ for males and $ 468–560+ for females

Many PACT cats and dogs also receive dental cleanings, and extensive laboratory work, as recommended by our veterinarians.