Madison A.R.F. asks for a $150 donation when you adopt from us. This is not the price of the pet, but a donation to help cover our vet expenses. Even at the deeply discounted rates that our vets give us, veterinary care is expensive. Here is a breakdown of what we provide that is included in the $150 adoption fee and what you can expect to pay for the same services at a Madison area vet yourself.
Health and Wellness exam.......$45 Rabies vaccine (1 yr)........$16 DHP-PC (dogs)........$25 FVRCP (cats)......$16 Bordetella.......$13 Heartworm test (dogs)......$36 Fecal/dewormer......$23 spay or neuter........$170-250
You can see how you can easily spend $400 in addition to the price of the dog or cat were you to purchase from a breeder. We include all of these things with the adoption of an animal, plus the animal is also current on heartworm medication and flea treatment.