At Waggy Butts & Happy Mutts, our mission is to match loving dogs with their perfect forever homes. Every dog in our care receives essential vetting, including spay/neuter, age-appropriate vaccinations, microchipping, and routine deworming. Our adoption fees help cover these medical expenses and ensure we can continue rescuing and caring for more dogs in need. By adopting, you're not only gaining a loyal companion but also making a life-saving difference. Below, you'll find details on our adoption fees and what’s included.

Bringing Home a New Best Friend

Adoption Fees

Our adoption fees vary based on the dog’s age, size, and length of stay to reflect the care and resources required. As a nonprofit organization, we do not make money from adoption fees—every dollar goes toward rescuing and caring for more dogs in need.

Adoption Fee Range:

Adults: $0 - $450
Small Breeds & Puppies: $550

What’s Included:

Spay/Neuter
Vaccines
Microchip
Deworming
Flea, Tick, & Heartworm Preventatives
Leash & Collar
Starter Bag of Food

Reduced Fees & Payment Plans:

We offer reduced adoption fees for older dogs, long-stay dogs, and dogs with special needs or behavioral challenges. If needed, we’re happy to work out a payment plan—we never want an adoption fee to prevent a dog from finding their perfect home!

Thank you for supporting our mission to give every dog the love and care they deserve!

Adoption fees reflect the following factors:

No Public Funding
We rely entirely on donations and adoption fees, as we don’t receive government funding or grants.
Comprehensive Veterinary Care
Every dog receives full veterinary care, including spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, microchipping, routine deworming, and treatment for medical issues.
Individualized Foster Care
Foster families provide personalized attention, assess each dog’s behavior, and ensure they’re ready for adoption.
Emergency and Special Needs Cases
We take in animals with extensive medical needs, covering costs like surgeries, dental work, and treatments for diseases.
Small Scale, High-Quality Care
Operating on a smaller scale allows us to focus on quality care, but it also means overhead costs are higher per dog.
Sustainability
Adoption fees help bridge the gap between donations and the expenses required to save more lives.
By adopting from Waggy Butts & Happy Mutts, you’re not just bringing home a new companion—you’re supporting our mission to rescue and care for animals in need.
If you have questions about adoption fees, payment plans, or the adoption process, please reach out to us at waggybuttshappymutts@gmail.com or visit www.waggybuttshappymutts.org.

Thank you for making a difference!