What does it cost to adopt a dog through SPDR?
If you choose to submit your application by mail rather than using our easy online application process, there is a $5.00 processing fee to help SPDR cover the immediate costs of handling your paperwork–photocopying, mailing, and phone calls. No matter how you submit your adoption application however, if we are successful in helping find a dog for you, we ask that you make a tax-deductible donation in the $50 to $250 range. Your Breed Rep may discuss a specific amount with you, based on the costs incurred in readying a dog for adoption. SPDR is a registered Washington State charity and a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. As such, we depend on your donations to continue operating. Our Board members and Breed Reps are volunteers, and receive no compensation for the time they spend helping you find a dog. Upon receipt of your donation, SPDR will mail you a confirmation document that can be used for tax purposes.
