Cats In Need

What Adoption Fees Don’t Cover

On average, a rescue loses money with every cat they take in. In a perfect world, adoption fees would cover the cost of preparing the cats for adoption. If the care needed was routine, it might. However, because most of the cats that we bring in are in some physical distress, these cats’ care is rarely routine. Additional treatments, amputations or dentals are common, and can wipe out dozens of adoption fees.

If you’d like to contribute to help us cover costs not covered by our adoption fees, we’d be grateful. Any level of support can make a real difference in the life of a cat. Here are some suggestions and what each amount would cover:

➔ $30: Test for Giardia, a common parasite that can be life-threatening
➔ $65: Physical exam to explore a health issue
➔ $155: Emergency room exam when a cat needs it most
➔ $400–800: Dental surgery to relieve a cat’s painful mouth
➔ $300–3,000: Emergency visit to save a cat’s life