Adoption Fees
No Rescue is Free
Zoe’s runs completely on donations. Every animal we bring in needs medical care, whether it’s a basic checkup and vaccines or major surgeries. And although our vets give us a discount, we still have to pay for this medical care. If you’ve owned an animal before, you know it adds up fast. So adoption fees are one way that we can stay afloat and continue to save lives, as well as continue our Spay-Neuter-Return and Helping Hands programs.
Another reason why we charge adoption fees is that pets are never really ‘free’, and we need to know that adopters can acknowledge that. This is why even our courtesy posts have an adoption fee.
Another reason why we charge adoption fees is that pets are never really ‘free’, and we need to know that adopters can acknowledge that. This is why even our courtesy posts have an adoption fee.
Feline Adoption Fees
Kittens
under 5 months
5 months+
One of Each
Cats
1-7 years old
Cat and kitten
Senior Cat (8+)
Zoe’s special
Donate whatever you want to pay! $20 and up will receive a donation tax receipt!
Senior for a senior
All cats who are 7 years and up will have no adoption fee for those who are 69 and up!
Half Off
Half off the adoption price of cat/kitten if you had adopted a kitty from us within 6 months.
*Caretaker program: For cats who are very shy that require understanding homes. These cats will have very specific requirements that will be listed in their bio.
Canine Adoption Fees
All the Doggies
Puppies (under 1 year)
Dogs (1 year+)
Small Dogs
Prices Vary
Dog prices, however, can vary depending on if the dog/pup is purebred or not, as they can be higher to help ensure the best home for them. The adoption fee on their profile will state their price.
Holding Fee
We have a 2-week adoption process in which the animal is on hold for you during this time. If you require us to hold the animal for longer than that, we ask that you donate extra. This money goes towards food, litter or sometimes boarding fees (if being boarded).
We often buy our food/litter/supplies so the extra money will help us cover the cost of holding them until you are ready. If you donate over $20 you will receive a tax donation receipt. In some cases we will accept food donations instead of the money.
Special Cases
Our high demand animals may have higher adoption fees. But we will also have reduced adoption fees for certain animals who have special needs. The profile of the animal will indicate if there’s a special adoption fee.
Payment & Perks
Animal adoption fees can be paid by cash, or the preferred payment of e-transfer. The option of an additional donation will be available on the adoption contract and any donation over $20 will receive a tax receipt.
You will also receive one free vet exam from one of our participating vets.
Adoption fees are nonrefundable.