Adoption fees vary and are listed on every available animal's online profile. The adoption fee is only a portion of Dakin's investment in each animal who enters our care. On average, it costs Dakin $950 to care for each adoptable animal that comes through our doors. We work hard to keep our adoption fees as low as possible while ensuring that each animal receives the treatment and care they need.
What's included in the adoption fee?
Cats & kittens
| • Veterinary exam | • Deworming treatment |
| • Spay/neuter surgery | • Flea and ear mite treatment |
| • Age-appropriate vaccinations | • Safety collar and ID tag |
| • Feline leukemia test | • Rabies vaccine (if over 12 weeks of age) |
| • FIV test for adult cats | • Free post-adoption veterinary exam at participating clinics |
| • Microchip and registration | • Food starter pack |
| • Behavior evaluation and access to behavior support |
Dogs & puppies
| • Veterinary exam | • Flea and tick treatment |
| • Spay/neuter surgery | • Heartworm prevention |
| • Age-appropriate vaccinations | • Behavioral evaluation and access to behavior support |
| • Heartworm test | • Rabies vaccine (if over 12 weeks of age) |
| • Microchip and registration | • Free post-adoption veterinary exam at participating clinics |
| • Deworming treatment | • Food starter pack |