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\"\"<\/a>We see lots of “free” animals out there; listed in the give-a-way guide in the newspaper, on posters at the grocery store, or from a neighbor or friend who’s unspayed pet had a litter.<\/p>\n

But many of these animals have had no vet work done, so just how much is this “free” pet really going to cost?<\/p>\n

We contacted local veterinarians and asked them what their price would be for the services we provide to shelter pets. The average of those prices is listed below.<\/p>\n

CATS AND KITTENS<\/strong>
\nAverage of local veterinarian prices:
\nExamination $10.00
\nFELV\/FIV test $38.00
\nDistemper Combination x 2 $34.00
\nRabies 1 year booster $20.00
\nDeworming x 2 $14.00
\nSpay female\/Surgical Laser $124.00
\nNeuter Male\/Surgical Laser $75.00
\nTOTAL:<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0Females $240.00 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Males $191.00<\/p>\n

Humane Society Adoption Fee (all above listed vet services included)<\/em><\/strong>
\nAdult cat: $105.00 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Kitten: $115.00<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

DOGS AND PUPPIES<\/strong>
\nAverage of local veterinarian prices:
\nExamination $10.00
\nDistempter \/Parvo Combo x 3 $75.00
\nRabies 1 year booster $20.00
\nHeartworm Test $28.00
\nDeworming x 2 $23.00
\nSpay (average-based on weight)\u00a0$149.00
\nNeuter (average-based on weight) $141.00
\nTOTAL:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Female (average): $305.00 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Male (average): $297.00<\/p>\n

Humane Society Adoption Fee Range (all above listed vet services included)<\/em><\/strong>
\n$110.00-150.00<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The bottom line is that it is less expensive to adopt an animal from the Humane Society than it is to get a “free” pet and have the vet work done on your own! We partner with local veterinarians to have the neccessary vet work done at a discounted price…we set our adoption fees to recoup this expense. \u00a0We do not make a profit on our adoption fees.<\/p>\n

Their are numerous reasons to adopt; the most compelling is the impact you make on stray, displaced or unwanted pets. By adopting a shelter animal, you really are saving two lives: the life of the animal you are adopting and the animal that can come into the shelter to fill the empty space you just created!<\/p>\n

And lastly, the motto of the Humane Society of North Iowa….<\/p>\n

DON’T SHOP…ADOPT!!!!<\/p>\n