About Adoption
All adoption donations include a comprehensive health exam, current vaccinations, heartworm test, fecal, spay/neuter, a microchip and flea/tick/heartworm preventative (while the dogs are in our care).
Please remember that the adoption donation is not for the purchase of a dog, but rather to cover the medical cost of all dogs in our care. Your donation is also tax deductible.
Here is a general list of what your adoption donation covers for the average, healthy dog:
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Basic Expenses
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Rescue Boxer
|
“Free” Dog
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|---|---|---|
| Wellness Exam by Veterinarian |
Included
|
$25-$35 average
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| Spay/Neuter Surgery |
Included
|
$150 average
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| DHLPP Vaccination |
Included
|
$14 average
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| Rabies Vaccination |
Included
|
$14 average
|
| Kennel Cough Vacc |
Included
|
$14 average
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| Microchip |
Included
|
$25 – $45
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| Heartworm Test |
Included
|
$18 average
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| Heartworm Treatment (If Needed) |
Included
|
$220 average
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| Heartworm Prevention* |
Included
|
$30 average
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| Fecal Flotation |
Included
|
$20 average
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| Dewormer |
Included
|
$30 per dose
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| Flea Protection* |
Included
|
$11 avg for one Treatment
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| Behavior Screening |
Included
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Roll of the Dice
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The average, healthy Boxer is in foster care for 3 months.
The average cost to WNCBR during this time is over $360.
1 in 3 Boxers in our program requires treatment for heartworms
at an additional average cost of $220.
WNCBR’s adoption fee is rarely enough to cover the
costs of the average, healthy dog.
Adoption Fee’s
8-12 Weeks $350
4 – 8 months $325
8mo – 1 year $250
Adult – 1 year+ $250
Seniors – 6 years+ $150-200
*WNCBR dogs are kept current on heartworm preventative and given flea//tick protection (when needed) while they are in our care. Adopters are responsible for purchasing these items from their veterinarian after the adoption has been finalized.
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