Fees
The fees for adopting dogs
and cats from Sacramento County vary according to weight and sex of the animal. Unless
otherwise indicated, all fees listed include spay/neuter
costs and vaccinations. If the animal has already been
spay/neutered no additional fees will be added (see chart
for details). Payment may be made in cash, debit card, or Visa, MasterCard
or checks.
| Females |
$147 |
Males |
$121 |
| Males/Females |
$81 |
Adoption includes:
- Spay or neuter services
- One (1) year license
- Microchip with registration
- Vaccinations (DHPP, Bortella, rabies for dogs and
cats*, FVRCP)
*Puppies
and kittens do not receive rabies vaccines or licenses until
they reach four months of age. The rabies vouchers will be given
at the time of adoption to be redeemed when the animal
reaches four months old. The voucher is only good at the low
cost rabies
clinics held first Wednesday of each month at the Shelter.
The license will be
given at the time voucher is redeemed.
Services offered at time of
adoption:
| Felv/Fiv Test |
$20 |
| Parvo Test |
$20 |
Rabbits:
Guinea Pigs, Mice, Rats
Exotics - Half the market value
Livestock - Per special arrangements
Impound Fees:
| 2nd Impound |
$80 - Plus mandatory Spay/Neuter
(surgery fees vary by sex of animal) |
| 3rd impound |
$160 |
Boarding Fees:
| Quarantine board |
$15 per day |
| Livestock board |
$25 |
License Fees - $15 per year
for altered animals over four months of age who will live in
Sacramento County. $150 per year for
unaltered animals.
(View Licensing Page)
Rabies Vaccination during redemption - $10.
The rabies vaccine cost is included within the total
adoption fees.
Low Cost Rabies Shots: $5 during the Wednesday night
Rabies Clinics. Cash
Only
Owned Animal Disposal:
Per animal: $50
Livestock: Refer to Kofran Disposal Company
Surrendering Your Animal for Euthanasia:
| Per litter (mother with
puppies or kittens under 4 months |
$65 |
| Mice, hamsters, guinea pigs |
$10 |
| Livestock |
Accepted at Director's discretion |
Owner Request Euthanasia:
| Per Bite Animal |
$50 (Euthanasia) + $55 (Rabies
Specimen and testing) = $105 |
Surrendering a Stray - No Charge
Redeeming (Picking Up) Your Animal -if
impounded or picked-up as a stray -
$40 Impound Fee plus applicable board and care charges. If your animal was not
licensed or vaccinated, these services will be performed before the animal is
released and applicable fees charged.
Citations for not having a license:
The minimum fee to clear the citation and purchase a license is $25.
Inquire about the availability of documents
in alternate formats.
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