How much does it cost to adopt a cat from petsmart
Introduction
We at PetSmart Charities want to make it as easy as possible for you to adopt a cat or dog. And we don’t want money to get in the way. If you are adopting from a PetSmart Charities Adoption Center that is located within a PetSmart retail store, you will pay the adoption fees listed below. If you have adopted within the last 6 months, the adoption fee is $25.00. If you haven’t adopted in the last 6 months, the adoption fee is $75.00. Your Adoption Fee Includes: Spaying or Neutering of your pet
Initial Vaccinations (Rabies, DHPP & Leukemia)
Feline Leukemia/FIV Combo Test*
De-worming/flea treatment
Microchip including lifetime enrollment with 24PetWatch.com
If you are adopting from a PetSmart Charities Adoption Center that is located within a PetSmart retail store, you will pay the adoption fees listed below.
If you are adopting from a PetSmart Charities Adoption Center that is located within a PetSmart retail store, you will pay the adoption fees listed below.
If you have adopted from a PetSmart Charities Adoption Center within the last six months:
Your new pet can be spayed or neutered at no additional charge. If your pet has already been spayed or neutered, then our standard fee of $25 for pets 10 pounds and over and $15 for pets under 10 pounds will apply.
If it has been more than six months since your last adoption:
You’ll receive a 20% discount on all cats (including purebreds), dogs, rabbits and guinea pigs at any participating Petsmart location in the United States.
If you have adopted within the last 6 months, the adoption fee is $25.00.
Your adoption fee will be dependent on how long it has been since you adopted your cat. If it’s been less than 6 months, the fee is $25.00. If it’s been more than 6 months, the fee is $75.00.
If you haven’t adopted in the last 6 months, the adoption fee is $75.00.
The adoption fee for cats is $75.00. This includes spaying or neutering your pet, initial vaccinations and de-worming/flea treatment.
If you have adopted from Petsmart within the last 6 months then the adoption fee is only $25.00!
Your Adoption Fee Includes:
- Spaying or neutering of your pet
- Initial vaccinations (rabies, DHPP & leukemia)
- Feline leukemia/fiv combo test*
- De-worming/flea treatment
Spaying or Neutering of your pet
Spaying and neutering is important to prevent pet overpopulation, as well as for the health of your pet. Spaying a female prevents her from having kittens, while neutering a male keeps him from impregnating females in heat. Both procedures reduce the risk of certain types of cancer, diseases and behavioral problems in both cats and dogs.
PetSmart Charities provides financial assistance for spay/neuter surgeries through our Pets For Life program (up to $75 per animal). This includes ferrets!
Initial Vaccinations (Rabies, DHPP & Leukemia)
The initial vaccinations are important because they help prevent your new pet from contracting serious diseases. The Rabies and Distemper combination vaccine is required by law in most states and should be given to cats one year of age or older. The Feline Leukemia (FeLV) vaccine is recommended for cats who will be spending time outside unsupervised, but it’s not required by law. If you live in an area with a high incidence of rabies virus, you may want to consider vaccinating your cat against this disease as well.
Initial Vaccination Cost: $15 – 20 per dose
Initial Vaccination Cost without Rabies: $10 – 15 per dose
Feline Leukemia/FIV Combo Test*
The Feline Leukemia/FIV Combo Test is a test that checks for Feline Leukemia and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus. Cats infected with either of these diseases can develop severe symptoms, including fever, weakness, weight loss or anemia. The Feline Leukemia/FIV Combo Test checks for both diseases at the same time.
The test may be recommended if your cat shows any signs of illness such as:
- Loss of appetite
- Weight loss
- Vomiting
De-worming/flea treatment
- De-worming: This is a preventative measure, so if you’re unsure of your cat’s history or if your cat has been outdoors, it’s a good idea to get this done.
- Flea treatment: This can be a good idea if your cat has fleas. They are not very expensive and they can stick around even after de-worming (which is why it’s good to do them together).
Microchip including lifetime enrollment with 24PetWatch.com
Microchips are implanted under the skin of the neck and are the size of a grain of rice. They provide a permanent way to identify your pet in case they get lost or stolen, making them more likely to be returned to you.
Conclusion
Most importantly, when you adopt from a PetSmart Charities Adoption Center, you save twice. You give an animal in need a second chance at life and make room for another pet who may need a home. That’s something worth purring about!