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No public funding
Donations and adoption fees are the entire budget. We don’t receive government money or grants.
Adopt
The fee is the vet bill, not a markup.
Our fees vary based on the dog. The dogs everyone wants have a higher adoption fee (up to $550) so we can keep saying yes to the ones who need more time or care, while seniors, long stays, and special-case dogs are reduced.
What we Cover
- Spay or neuter
- Age-appropriate vaccines
- Microchip
- Leash and collar
- Starter food
- Deworming while in foster
- Heartworm test, and treatment if positive
- Flea, tick, and heartworm preventatives
Why the numbers aren’t all the same.
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Full veterinary care
Spay or neuter, vaccines, a microchip, deworming, and treatment for whatever walks in the door — dental work and surgeries included.
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A foster who knows the dog
Someone lives with them, watches how they do with people, and tells us the truth before an application is approved.
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The dogs who cost more
A puppy or an easy-to-place mix helps pay for seniors, long stays, and medical cases. Every dog still gets the same care.
Questions about a specific dog or fee? Email alexis@waggybuttshappymutts.org or read how fostering works if you aren’t ready to adopt.