{"id":3388,"date":"2019-09-21T13:41:03","date_gmt":"2019-09-21T13:41:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/?p=3388"},"modified":"2024-03-13T00:39:14","modified_gmt":"2024-03-13T00:39:14","slug":"how-much-does-it-cost-to-adopt-a-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/2019\/09\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-adopt-a-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does It Cost to Adopt a Dog?"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:150%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:70.8%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:97%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:106.29139072848%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:133.89830508475%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:162.66666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:119.33333333333%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:133.66666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-9::before{padding-top:81.30081300813%; }img#mv-trellis-img-9{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-10::before{padding-top:155.44041450777%; }img#mv-trellis-img-10{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-11::before{padding-top:165.33333333333%; }img#mv-trellis-img-11{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-12::before{padding-top:93.75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-12{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>Interested in adopting a dog?  You are not alone.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As people learn about the horrors of puppy mills, dog adoptions are becoming the preferred method of getting a dog.&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is good news to the more than 127,000 dogs currently looking for a home on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.petfinder.com\/\">Petfinder.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But even as more people choose to adopt, they don&rsquo;t know the cost to adopt a dog prior to starting the process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, we decided to sort through the adoption posts on petfinder.com to find out the cost to adopt a dog?&rsquo;   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How Much Does It Cost to Adopt a Dog?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After looking through 100&rsquo;s of posts on Petfinder.com, we found that the <strong>cost to<\/strong> <strong>adopt a<\/strong> <strong>puppy<\/strong> ranged from $61 to $1,750 with <strong>most costs falling between $200 and $500<\/strong>. The <strong>cost to adopt an adult dog<\/strong> ranged from $50 to $1,200 with <strong>most costs falling between $100 and $350<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you might expect, the cost to adopt a dog varied based on a few factors; age, geographic location, interest and organization type all had an effect on the cost to adopt. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Across the board puppies fetched a higher price than adult dogs. Senior dogs and special needs dogs were at the lower end of costs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 31%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><strong>Meet Malcolm.  Malcolm is a 2 month old Labrador Retriever mix. He is located in Wakefield, RI.  Malcolm&rsquo;s adoption fee is $585<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Happyoodles.com-How-much-does-it-cost-to-adopt-Malcom.jpg\" alt=\"How Much Does It Cost to Adopt a Dog?  Malcolm is a 2 month old Labrador Retriever mix. \" class=\"wp-image-12504 size-full\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20200%20300'%3E%3Crect%20width='200'%20height='300'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"How Much Does It Cost to Adopt a Dog?  Malcolm is a 2 month old Labrador Retriever mix. \" class=\"wp-image-12504 size-full eager-load\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Happyoodles.com-How-much-does-it-cost-to-adopt-Malcom.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Happyoodles.com-How-much-does-it-cost-to-adopt-Malcom.jpg.webp\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How Do These Factors Affect The Cost?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Age<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The age of the dog has a big impact on the cost to adopt that dog. Puppies have always been in high demand and many people are willing to pay a higher price to get one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People tend to believe that it is easier to train and bond with a dog if you get them as a puppy. But this means you need to know how to train a puppy.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People tend to under estimate the amount of time it takes to train a puppy.  At the very least they need to have the time to take them to a training class.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You also need time to reinforce what you have both learned at home. The lack of training can result in a dog being returned to the shelter due to behavioral problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This brings me to the other reason puppies are more expensive to adopt.  Puppyhood only lasts for a few months. Because of this, there are fewer puppies available to adopt compared to older dogs.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"177\" src=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Happyoodles.com-How-much-does-it-cost-to-adopt-a-dog-Golden-puppies.jpg\" alt=\"How Much Does It Cost to Adopt a Dog? - Happyoodles.com Three Golden Retriever  puppies\" class=\"wp-image-12505 size-full\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"177\" src=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Happyoodles.com-How-much-does-it-cost-to-adopt-a-dog-Golden-puppies.jpg.webp\" alt=\"How Much Does It Cost to Adopt a Dog? - Happyoodles.com Three Golden Retriever  puppies\" class=\"wp-image-12505 size-full lazyload\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Happyoodles.com-How-much-does-it-cost-to-adopt-a-dog-Golden-puppies.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><strong>These Golden Retriever  puppies are  in Bath, Ohio for $500 each.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Geographic Location<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Where a dog is available for adoption will have a big effect on the cost to adopt. Locations with a higher cost of living like cities and northern suburbs tend to have higher adoption costs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is partially due to the higher cost for medical care, dog food, and housing. It is also due to the fact that these populations tend to have more disposable income to spend on the dog they want.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 45%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><strong>Meet Harry.  Harry is a purebred Golden Retriever located in Westchester County, NY.   He is estimated to be between 1 to 2 years old.   Harry&rsquo;s adoption fee is $1,200. <\/strong>  <\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"291\" src=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Happyoodles.com-How-much-does-it-cost-of-adopt-a-dog-adult-golden.jpg\" alt=\"How Much Does It Cost to Adopt a Dog?  Harry is a purebred Golden Retriever \" class=\"wp-image-12506 size-full\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"291\" src=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Happyoodles.com-How-much-does-it-cost-of-adopt-a-dog-adult-golden.jpg.webp\" alt=\"How Much Does It Cost to Adopt a Dog?  Harry is a purebred Golden Retriever \" class=\"wp-image-12506 size-full lazyload\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Happyoodles.com-How-much-does-it-cost-of-adopt-a-dog-adult-golden.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We see the opposite in locations with a lower cost of living. These areas will generally have lower adoption costs due to the lower cost of care and have less people willing to pay a premium for a dog. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there are exceptions to this. It has become a common practice to transport dogs from lower cost areas in the south to higher cost areas in the north. In these cases the adoption costs may also reflect the cost of transport. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\" style=\"grid-template-columns:28% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"302\" height=\"321\" src=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Happyoodles.com-How-much-does-it-cost-of-adopt-a-dog.-Russ.jpg\" alt=\"Happyoodles.com How Much Does It Cost to Adopt a Dog?  Ross is a Golden Retriever and Rottweiler mix \" class=\"wp-image-12507 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Happyoodles.com-How-much-does-it-cost-of-adopt-a-dog.-Russ.jpg 302w, https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Happyoodles.com-How-much-does-it-cost-of-adopt-a-dog.-Russ-282x300.jpg 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 302px) 100vw, 302px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"302\" height=\"321\" src=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Happyoodles.com-How-much-does-it-cost-of-adopt-a-dog.-Russ.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Happyoodles.com How Much Does It Cost to Adopt a Dog?  Ross is a Golden Retriever and Rottweiler mix \" class=\"wp-image-12507 size-full lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Happyoodles.com-How-much-does-it-cost-of-adopt-a-dog.-Russ.jpg.webp 302w, https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Happyoodles.com-How-much-does-it-cost-of-adopt-a-dog.-Russ-282x300.jpg.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 302px) 100vw, 302px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Happyoodles.com-How-much-does-it-cost-of-adopt-a-dog.-Russ.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><strong>Meet Ross.  Ross is a Golden Retriever and Rottweiler mix in Rogers, Arkansas.  At the time of writing he was being held by the City of Rogers &ndash; Animal Services.   Ross&rsquo;s adoption fee is just $61. <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Interest<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most government run shelters and some rescues charge a flat fee based on age. But some rescues will base the cost of adoption on the demand for a particular dog.  Dogs in high demand tend to be purebred or mixed breed &ldquo;designer&rdquo; dogs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rescues justify the extra fees by stating it helps pay the medical expenses of a dog in need. Sometimes it states that the extra costs goes towards the general care of less adoptable dogs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 39%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><strong>Pur is a 5 month old Aussiedoodle in Elk Grove, CA.  Her adoption fee is $1,000<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"177\" height=\"237\" src=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Happyoodles.com-How-much-does-it-cost-to-adopt-a-dog-Pru-aussiedoodle.jpg\" alt=\"How Much Does It Cost to Adopt a Dog? 5 month old Aussiedoodle \" class=\"wp-image-12508 size-full\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"177\" height=\"237\" src=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Happyoodles.com-How-much-does-it-cost-to-adopt-a-dog-Pru-aussiedoodle.jpg.webp\" alt=\"How Much Does It Cost to Adopt a Dog? 5 month old Aussiedoodle \" class=\"wp-image-12508 size-full lazyload\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Happyoodles.com-How-much-does-it-cost-to-adopt-a-dog-Pru-aussiedoodle.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Non-designer mixed-bred dogs tend to have lower adoption fees.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\" style=\"grid-template-columns:35% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Happyoodles.com-Cost-to-adopt-a-dog-Earl-Grey.jpg\" alt=\"Earl Grey is believed to be a Labrador Retriever and White Shepherd Mix \" class=\"wp-image-12509 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Happyoodles.com-Cost-to-adopt-a-dog-Earl-Grey.jpg 300w, https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Happyoodles.com-Cost-to-adopt-a-dog-Earl-Grey-184x300.jpg 184w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Happyoodles.com-Cost-to-adopt-a-dog-Earl-Grey.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Earl Grey is believed to be a Labrador Retriever and White Shepherd Mix \" class=\"wp-image-12509 size-full lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Happyoodles.com-Cost-to-adopt-a-dog-Earl-Grey.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Happyoodles.com-Cost-to-adopt-a-dog-Earl-Grey-184x300.jpg.webp 184w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Happyoodles.com-Cost-to-adopt-a-dog-Earl-Grey.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Earl Grey is believed to be a Labrador Retriever and White Shepherd Mix in Berea, Kentucky. He is up to date on his vaccinations and is neutered. His adoption fee is $200<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Organization type<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The type of organization will have an effect on the cost of adoption.  City run shelters that are looking to free up space to take in new dogs tend to keep adoption fees low.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That was our experience when we adopted Charlie, a <a href=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/2021\/10\/golden-retriever-rescue\/\">Golden Retriever rescue<\/a> from a local city shelter. I can&rsquo;t remember the exact cost to adopt him but it was low. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course that many years ago. But the cost of adoption at a city shelter is still low today when compared to rescue groups.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can still adopt dogs from local government shelters but you may be competing with local rescue groups. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is due to rescue groups can may take these dogs from the shelter before anyone else has a chance to adopt them. Before you get upset, let me tell you why rescue groups are doing us all a favor.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\" style=\"grid-template-columns:33% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"358\" src=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Happyoodles.com-How-much-does-it-cost-to-adopt-a-dog-Shelby-from-county-shelter.jpg\" alt=\"How Much Does It Cost to Adopt a Dog? Goldendoodle puppy\" class=\"wp-image-12510 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Happyoodles.com-How-much-does-it-cost-to-adopt-a-dog-Shelby-from-county-shelter.jpg 300w, https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Happyoodles.com-How-much-does-it-cost-to-adopt-a-dog-Shelby-from-county-shelter-251x300.jpg 251w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"358\" src=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Happyoodles.com-How-much-does-it-cost-to-adopt-a-dog-Shelby-from-county-shelter.jpg.webp\" alt=\"How Much Does It Cost to Adopt a Dog? Goldendoodle puppy\" class=\"wp-image-12510 size-full lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Happyoodles.com-How-much-does-it-cost-to-adopt-a-dog-Shelby-from-county-shelter.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Happyoodles.com-How-much-does-it-cost-to-adopt-a-dog-Shelby-from-county-shelter-251x300.jpg.webp 251w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Happyoodles.com-How-much-does-it-cost-to-adopt-a-dog-Shelby-from-county-shelter.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><strong>Shelly appears to be a goldendoodle puppy, but the ad states they do not know what her breeding is.  She was being held at the Fort Wayne Animal Control in Fort Wayne, In. Her adoption cost is $125.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rescue Groups<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Every time a rescue group takes a dog from a shelter they are opening up space for another dog. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike many rescue groups, government run shelters have a limited amount of space to work with. Rescue groups on the other hand often utilize fosters volunteers which allow them to hold onto a dog until they find them a home.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some rescue groups are breed specific, meaning they only deal with one type of dog, like a <a href=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/2021\/03\/labradoodle-rescue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">doodle rescue<\/a>.  Others will take in any dogs in need of a home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background\"><strong>As more people choose to adopt the demand for rescue dogs has increased. This allows rescue groups to be more selective in who they adopt to. Having gone through the process already we provide you with the tips and tricks you need to find a rescue dog in <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/rescue-dogs-tips-on-how-to-get-one\/\"><strong>Rescue Dogs: Tips on How to Get One<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rescue groups serve another purpose. They will often vet the dogs before putting them up for adoption. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since rescue groups use foster homes to house their dogs, the host gets a chance to see what the dog is really like to live with. This allows the rescue group to deal with any medical or behavioral issues before placing the dog for adoption. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\" style=\"grid-template-columns:36% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"401\" src=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Happyoodles.com-How-much-cost-to-adopt-Ember.jpg\" alt=\"German Shepherd Puppy\" class=\"wp-image-12511 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Happyoodles.com-How-much-cost-to-adopt-Ember.jpg 300w, https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Happyoodles.com-How-much-cost-to-adopt-Ember-224x300.jpg 224w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"401\" src=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Happyoodles.com-How-much-cost-to-adopt-Ember.jpg.webp\" alt=\"German Shepherd Puppy\" class=\"wp-image-12511 size-full lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Happyoodles.com-How-much-cost-to-adopt-Ember.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Happyoodles.com-How-much-cost-to-adopt-Ember-224x300.jpg.webp 224w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Happyoodles.com-How-much-cost-to-adopt-Ember.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Ember was rescued from a kill shelter in Texas.  She was brought to a foster in Virginia to hopefully be adopted.  She is listed as a German Shepherd Puppy.   Embers adoption fee is $325<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Cash&rsquo;s mom was abandoned and had her puppies under a barn.  Cash and his siblings needed to be bottle fed by their foster mom. Cash is located in  Nahunta, Ga. The adoption fees at this rescue ranges between $100 and $200.   <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"369\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Happyoodles.com-How-much-does-it-cost-to-adopt-a-dog-Cash.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12512 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Happyoodles.com-How-much-does-it-cost-to-adopt-a-dog-Cash.jpg 369w, https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Happyoodles.com-How-much-does-it-cost-to-adopt-a-dog-Cash-300x244.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 369px) 100vw, 369px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"369\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Happyoodles.com-How-much-does-it-cost-to-adopt-a-dog-Cash.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12512 size-full lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Happyoodles.com-How-much-does-it-cost-to-adopt-a-dog-Cash.jpg.webp 369w, https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Happyoodles.com-How-much-does-it-cost-to-adopt-a-dog-Cash-300x244.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 369px) 100vw, 369px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Happyoodles.com-How-much-does-it-cost-to-adopt-a-dog-Cash.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-9\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>What&rsquo;<\/strong>s <strong>included in the Adoption fee? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Adoption fees are often a bargain once you realize what it covers. Although it can vary most cover:&nbsp;  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Medical check-up<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All required age appropriate shoots<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heartworm testing, prevention and treatment when necessary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>De-worming for puppies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spay or neuter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cost to board or foster the dog.\n<ul>\n<li>This includes items like food, treats, pee pads, toys etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Microchip <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\" style=\"grid-template-columns:26% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"193\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Happyoodles.com-How-much-does-it-cost-to-adopt-a-dog-brady.jpg\" alt=\" Golden Retriever and Standard Poodle mix\" class=\"wp-image-12513 size-full\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"193\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Happyoodles.com-How-much-does-it-cost-to-adopt-a-dog-brady.jpg.webp\" alt=\" Golden Retriever and Standard Poodle mix\" class=\"wp-image-12513 size-full lazyload\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Happyoodles.com-How-much-does-it-cost-to-adopt-a-dog-brady.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-10\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Brady is a Golden Retriever and Standard Poodle mix in Tampa, Fl.  His is approximately 4 years old and was rescued from a local shelter. He needed to be shaved down due to the extensive matting and comes with free training. His adoption fee is $250. <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Some places also include in their fees: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Dog License<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collars<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identification tags<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flea and Tick Prevention<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dental Checkup <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Training Classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grooming<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>These days there are so many places where you can go to adopt a dog. Which one should you choose? We look at the pros and cons of each and touch on where you should not go for your dog adoption in&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/dog-adoption-where-to-find-your-dog\/\"><strong>Dog Adoption &ndash; Finding Your Perfect Pup<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Additional Fees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Application fees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the cost of the adoption fee some rescue groups require that you pay a non-refundable application fee in order to have your application processed. This fee is to pay for the processing of the application. Fees typically ranged between $10 and $25 per application. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transportation costs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some rescue groups will ship the dog to you for an additional cost. The transportation costs we saw ranged from $50 to $500 for ground transportation.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the rescue routinely transports dogs to a certain area they may include the cost to the adoption fee rather than charge it separately. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\" style=\"grid-template-columns:27% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"496\" src=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Happyoodles.com-How-much-does-it-cost-to-adopt-Landon-Bl-Lab.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12514 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Happyoodles.com-How-much-does-it-cost-to-adopt-Landon-Bl-Lab.jpg 300w, https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Happyoodles.com-How-much-does-it-cost-to-adopt-Landon-Bl-Lab-181x300.jpg 181w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"496\" src=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Happyoodles.com-How-much-does-it-cost-to-adopt-Landon-Bl-Lab.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12514 size-full lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Happyoodles.com-How-much-does-it-cost-to-adopt-Landon-Bl-Lab.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Happyoodles.com-How-much-does-it-cost-to-adopt-Landon-Bl-Lab-181x300.jpg.webp 181w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Happyoodles.com-How-much-does-it-cost-to-adopt-Landon-Bl-Lab.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-11\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><strong>This beautiful boy is Landon. His mom was a town stray in Reform, Alabama. He is offered for adoption in Connecticut but will reside in Alabama until he has found a home. Landon&rsquo;s adoption fee is $499 which includes the cost of transportation to Connecticut. <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spay or Neuter Deposits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Rescue groups are now offering allowing puppies to be adopted prior to being  spayed or neutered. But they still want all dogs to be fixed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So rescues and shelters are now requiring a refundable deposit at the time of adoption to ensure that the dogs are fixed. The deposit request we saw ranged between $75 and $250 dollars.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>What is a Benefactor Dog? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A benefactor dog is generally a purebred or designer dog that people are willing to pay a higher adoption fee to get. The idea behind benefactor dogs is that the high fees help support dogs that need medical attention or for the care of dogs that are harder to place.&nbsp; The adoption fees vary for benefactor dogs but are always higher than the standard fees for the rescue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 42%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><strong>Dutch Lucky is a French Bulldog puppy in Indiana. His adoption fee is $1,750. It is noted in his profile that his adoption fee &ldquo;will be used to cover veterinarian expenses of other dogs in need &ldquo;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Happyoodles.com-How-much-does-it-cost-to-adopt-a-dog-French-Bulldog.jpg\" alt=\"French Bulldog puppy \" class=\"wp-image-12515 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Happyoodles.com-How-much-does-it-cost-to-adopt-a-dog-French-Bulldog.jpg 320w, https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Happyoodles.com-How-much-does-it-cost-to-adopt-a-dog-French-Bulldog-300x281.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Happyoodles.com-How-much-does-it-cost-to-adopt-a-dog-French-Bulldog.jpg.webp\" alt=\"French Bulldog puppy \" class=\"wp-image-12515 size-full lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Happyoodles.com-How-much-does-it-cost-to-adopt-a-dog-French-Bulldog.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Happyoodles.com-How-much-does-it-cost-to-adopt-a-dog-French-Bulldog-300x281.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Happyoodles.com-How-much-does-it-cost-to-adopt-a-dog-French-Bulldog.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-12\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>How We Determined the Typical Cost to Adopt a Dog<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To find the typical cost to adopt a dog we took a sampling of the thousands of dogs that were available across the US on petfinder.com at the time of writing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since rescue groups and shelters are free to charge what they want, the &ldquo;typical&rdquo; cost may change.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to make the comparisons between the different regions, ages, health and organization type we concentrated on a few breed types. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This included mixed breed dogs and the 5 most popular dog breeds; the German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever, French Bull Dog, <a href=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/2021\/06\/poodle-rescue\/\">Poodle<\/a> and Poodle mix.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Beyond the Initial Cost to Adopt a Dog<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So far we have focused on the cost to adopt a dog from a rescue. But the cost of dog ownership doesn&rsquo;t end there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are basic items you will need in order to take care of your new dog. Things like food bowls, food, collar, leash and toys to name a few. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Annual visits to the veterinarian will be needed to ensure your pup is healthy and up to date with all their vaccines. Taking care of your pup will be an ongoing expense, so make sure you know what the costs are before you adopt and that you have the means to cover them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-text-color has-background\"><strong>If you are a new dog parent you may be wondering what you need to take care of a puppy. In <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/what-you-need-for-a-new-puppy\/\"><strong>What You Need for a New Puppy<\/strong><\/a><strong> we go over the essential items you must get for any dog.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><em>I hope you now have a better idea of what it will cost to adopt a dog<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">A Word about the Dogs in this Post<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All the dogs shown in this post were available for adoption on petfinder.com at the time of writing. Most of them will hopefully be adopted by the time you read this, but there are many more just like these who are looking for a home. Please consider opening your heart and your home to one of them <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other related posts you may like:  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/2021\/04\/goldendoodle-rescue\/\">The 9 Best Places to Find a Goldendoodle Rescue<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/2021\/03\/labradoodle-rescue\/\">Labradoodle Rescue: Best Places to Find One<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/2021\/05\/mini-goldendoodle\/\">Mini Goldendoodle Guide: With Updated Information 2021<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/2019\/07\/what-is-the-right-dog-for-me\/\">What is the Right Dog for Me?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/2019\/05\/dog-adoption-where-to-find-your-dog\/\">Dog Adoption &ndash; Finding Your Perfect Pup<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/happyoodles.com\/2019\/03\/rescue-dogs-tips-on-how-to-get-one\/\">Rescue Dogs: Tips on How to Get One<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Poodle Rescue: 8 Best Places to Find One<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Interested in adopting a dog? 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