What are the costs to adopt an animal from CARE?
8) Since I would be saving a homeless animal, why are the adoption costs from CARE so high? Actually, CARE and other rescue groups lose money on most adoptions. If a rescue group takes in a healthy pet that costs a minimal amount to make ready for adoption, the rescue fee may actually provide a small “profit”. Yet, any such profit is applied to the vetting costs of the many others who are not as fortunate. When an animal comes into rescue, funds must be spent on neutering/spaying, vaccinations, and tests. Vetting expenses on a healthy dog, for instance, can run as high as $175 and more. Rescuers may do whatever is necessary, and it can often take several months to return an animal to good health. It is not unusual for the costs of this care to run from $450-$1000 per animal.
