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Did You Know?
Rescuing animals costs money, a lot of it. As a volunteer based non-profit rescue, every dime is spent on the dogs. People ask us what the money is used toward. What you may not realize is that there are direct and indirect costs involved with rescuing animals (see charts below).
Direct Spending, Per Dog:
| Service/Activity: |
Cost: |
| Spay/Neuter (Includes Rabies Vaccine) |
$125.00 |
| DHLPP Vaccine |
$25.00 |
| De-worming and preventatives |
$40.00 |
| General Veterinary Care |
$200.00 |
| Boarding (If Required for 2 week quarantine away from shelter) $20/day |
$280.00 |
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Transportation:
(This is the cost to transport from another state. Locally is much cheaper).
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$150.00 |
| Other Extensive Medical Care (If Needed) |
$500.00-2500.00 |
| Total with Extensive Medical Care (In State Dog): |
$2890.00 |
| Total without Extensive Medical Care (In State Dog): |
$390.00 |
| Total with Extensive Medical Care (Out of State Dog): |
$3600.00 |
| Total without Extensive Medical Care (Out of State Dog): |
$1100.00 |
Indirect Spending:
| Service/Activity: |
| Website Hosting Services |
| Email Hosting Services |
| Rescue Administration Supplies |
| Dog Supplies (Toys, shampoo, kennels, dishes, etc.) |
| Dog Food |
| Legal Fees, as required |
| Accounting Fees, as required |
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