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Many of you wonder why an adoption fee is charged at animal shelters. Here we explain the basic expenses that are covered with these fees, so necessary for the survival of animal associations. If they did not charge an adoption fee, they would not be able to continue their valuable work rescuing, fostering and caring for so many animals. Sometimes it is thought that by the mere fact of adopting an animal from a shelter, one is already collaborating by not having to take care of another animal. We are freeing them from one burden and one more mouth to feed, right? But we must take into account the expenses that animal associations incur to be able to give an animal up for adoption. ANIMAL ASSOCIATIONS WITHOUT AID Animal associations need to cover the veterinary costs of the pet you adopt to continue rescuing animals. In addition, these costs are much cheaper than if you assume them on your own . Most associations are subsidized by donations from members, individuals and companies. There is no state aid and they are always at the limit of their capacities, frequently having to resort to foster homes, covering them with the expenses generated by the animal. We are not going to go into the logistical expenses of animal associations/protectors, who need adequate locations to house all the animals they take in, and which, as you can imagine, is not easy to obtain. We are going to focus on simply the veterinary and animal maintenance expenses . To begin with, every time one of these animal organizations takes in a new dog or cat, the first thing they do is take it to the vet for a check-up, do the relevant tests, and chip it in the case of dogs since it is mandatory in Spain , and vaccinate it.
This is in the best of cases, since many animals are found in deplorable states of malnutrition or have been victims of accidents, infections and it is necessary to intervene surgically, give them daily cures, give them treatment... etc., with the extra expenses so high that This supposes. Additionally, many animals have been mistreated before being abandoned, making them unsuitable for adoption directly. Beforehand, specific training is necessary so that they become sociable again and can find a family that will give them a second chance (they are also usually the most affectionate and grateful!). This represents a new expense since a routine with a trainer is necessary to get rid of the traumas suffered. HOW THE ANIMAL IS DELIVERED With your CZ Leads identification chip Internally and externally dewormed Vaccinated Test for endemic diseases Sterilized (adults) or with the cost of sterilization covered (puppies) Are you still wondering why an adoption fee is charged? Well let's do numbers: MEDIUM BITCH VETERINARY COSTS Chip: 35 – 50 euros Deworming: 5 – 20 euros Vaccination: 55 – 100 euros Test: 40 – 50 euros Sterilization: 300 – 450 euros Total: €435 – €670 MALE CAT VETERINARY COSTS Chip: 35 – 50 euros Deworming: 5 – 20 euros Vaccination: 55 – 100 euros Test: 40 – 50 euros Sterilization: 80 – 100 euros Total: 215 – 320 euros HOW MUCH IS THE ADOPTION FEE €70 – €250 Depending on how the animal is delivered to you (vaccinated, sterilized...), the rate will vary. In municipal animal foundations the rate is set by the City Council. As you can see, the adoption fees charged are ridiculous compared to the expenses faced by the protective associations, so the question of why an adoption fee is charged is more than answered.
The expenses that you would have to assume individually far exceed the contribution they ask of you for adopting a dog/cat. Also, think that your financial contribution will allow another animal to be saved . If you cannot adopt a pet, but want to collaborate and contribute your grain of sand, you can always become a teamer of a shelter, make a one-time donation (no amount is small) or sponsor a pet. You can also help by volunteering and lending a hand in the care of animals. There are many associations that need your help, here we leave you a list that the FAADA team has created with the animal protection associations in Spain. You can contact us if you have more questions about how to collaborate by filling out this form . 3 thoughts on “ Why is there an adoption fee charged? ” Zoki says: December 7, 2021 at 5:25 pm It shouldn't be worth more than 50 euros Reply Maria del Carmen says: September 27, 2021 at 4:08 pm It's an abuse. That they give you a one-month-old puppy and they want to charge you more than €250, or an adult and they want to charge you for a sterilization that no one has asked for. If I want my dog sterilized, if not, no. And for €250 I bought myself a purebred dog. Reply Rachel says: December 30, 2021 at 1:11 am Because of irresponsible and ignorant people like you, the protectors are overwhelmed. You buy living beings thinking about appearance and breed, and without the responsibility of sterilizing, which not only benefits the animal by preventing the development of diseases and health problems, but also prevents reproduction and therefore the increase in animal abandonment. If a person who wants to have an animal is not able to pay €200 to a shelter that does not profit from it, tell me how she is going to take care of the food, future vaccines, future veterinary interventions.