Adoption Fees

BCAA is not a shelter, we are a 501 (c)(3) non-profit rescue. Though the names are similar, we are not associated with the Burlington County Animal Shelter.

BCAA adoption fees range from $200-$700. Since the fee is a donation, it is also tax deductible! BCAA bases its fees on the age of the animals. Puppies/Kittens are most expensive. As the age of the dog or Cat increases, the fee reduces.

WHY DOES BCAA CHARGE AN ADOPTION FEE?

Adoption fees are donations to help support the care of BCAA animals.

If you were to pay a similar fee for an animal through a breeder or pet store, not only would you not be helping a pet in need, but you’d also be paying for intentional breeding that has led to an overpopulation of pets.

Adoption fees help cover the medical care of an animal, as well as food and transportation costs, while he or she waits for a new home.

These fees also help to provide care for the other animals in the shelter or rescue group who may have medical bills that are much higher than any possible adoption fee. Additionally, the fee also acts as a donation to help support the organization, allowing BCAA to continue its efforts to rescue and rehome pets.

An adoption fee can end up saving you money!

BCAA covers initial veterinary costs to prepare our pets for a new home. Adoption fees often include:

Veterinary wellness visit and exam $50-$100
Spaying or neutering $250-$450
Distemper vaccination $20-$30×2
Rabies vaccination $15-$25
Heartworm test (for dogs) $15-$35
Feline Leukemia/FIV test (for cats) $30-$50
Flea/tick treatment $50-$200
Microchip $25-$80
Fecal testing -$30-$40
Deworming $20-$50
Health Certificate -$25-$30
Shelter Pull Fees -$25-$50
Transport Fees -$40-$80

TOTAL: $615-$1,250

SOME RESCUED ANIMALS NEED SURGERY AND UNPLANNED HOSPITALIZATION:

EMERGENCY VET VISIT $120-150 TO BE SEEN
HEARTWORM TREATMENT $300-850
FHO SURGERY $1000
UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTION APPROX $200
ICU $1400 PER NIGHT
PARVO /DISTEMPER $3000 MINIMUM

BCAA is a 100% volunteer organization! We are proud to have a dedicated group of people who have a passion for animals, who take in foster animals, and who spend their time caring for our animals and finding them loving homes!

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