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Adoption Fees for St. Louis City Center

Depending upon individual circumstances, adoption fees may vary.

Dogs six months of age and older are $110, which includes:
First DHPP vaccination (Distemper/Hepatitis/ Parainfluenza/Parvovirus). Booster shots are required and are adopter's financial responsibility. Rabies registration First Bordetella vaccination First deworming (Follow-up fecal exam recommended) Heartworm test (for dogs older than six months of age) Initial flea treatment Spay or neuter surgery Avid microchip with national registration Ear cleaning and nail trim Temporary collar, tag and leash Paw Partner membership Shelter, food and loving care from the Humane Society of Missouri
The total cost of these medicines and procedures is more than $200, but your adoption fee is only $110.

Desirable breeds*, puppies younger than six months and adult dogs under 35 lbs are $210, which includes:

First DHLPP vaccination (Distemper/Hepatitis/ Parainfluenza/Parvovirus). Booster shots are required and are adopter's financial responsibility.
Rabies registration
First Bordetella vaccination
First deworming (Follow-up fecal exam recommended)
Initial flea treatment
Ear cleaning and nail trim
Spay or neuter surgery
Avid microchip with national registration
Temporary collar, tag and leash
Paw Partner membership
Shelter, food and loving care from the Humane Society of Missouri

*Prices may vary. Please see an adoption counselor for details.

The total cost of these medicines and procedures is more than $250, but your adoption fee is only $210.

Cats six months and older are part of the "Pick You Price" adoption special. You pick the adoption fee. Fee includes:
First FVRCP vaccination (Feline viral Rhinotracheitis/Calici/Panleukopenia). Booster shots are required and are adopter's financial responsibility. Rabies registration Feline Leukemia/FIV test First deworming (Follow-up fecal exam recommended) Initial flea treatment Ear cleaning and nail trim Spay or neuter surgery Temporary collar, tag and cardboard carrier Avid microchip with national registration Paw Partner membership Shelter, food and loving care from the Humane Society of Missouri
The total costs of these medicines and procedures is more than $260, but you pick the price* you wish to pay. *Minimum adoption fee is $25.

Kittens younger than six months are $135.
First FVRCP vaccination (Feline viral Rhinotracheitis/Calici/Panleukopenia). Booster shots are required and are adopter's financial responsibility. Rabies registration Feline Leukemia test First worming (Follow-up fecal exam recommended) Initial flea treatment Ear cleaning and nail trim Spay or neuter surgery Temporary collar, tag and cardboard carrier Avid microchip with national registration Paw Partner membership Shelter, food and loving care from the Humane Society of Missouri

Rabbits: $50, which includes:
Spay or neuter surgery
	Since rabbits and other critters like to chew cardboard, please don't rely on our temporary cardboard carriers to transport your new furry friend home. If you own a carrier or cage, please bring it with you. Plastic carriers are available for purchase at our St. Louis City Gift Shop. Click here to learn more about how to care for a rabbit.
The total cost is more than $70, but your adoption fee is only $50.

Guinea Pigs: $15
	Since guinea pigs and other critters like to chew cardboard, please don't rely on our temporary cardboard carriers to transport your new furry friend home. If you own a carrier or cage, please bring it with you. Plastic carriers are available for purchase at our St. Louis City Gift Shop. Click here to learn how to care for a guinea pig.

Hamsters and other small animals: $10

Since hamsters and other critters like to chew cardboard, please don't rely on our temporary cardboard carriers to transport your new furry friend home. If you own a carrier or cage, please bring it with you. Plastic carriers are available for purchase at our St. Louis City Gift Shop.

Click here to learn more about caring for a hamster.

Click here to learn more about caring for rats and mice.

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