Adoption Fees
Adoption fees are based on the species (dog or cat) and age of the animal. Fees help contribute to the cost of the individualized care that the Bow Valley SPCA provides each and every resident dog and cat until they find their forever home.
Once you are sure you have found your perfect furry friend that is a good fit for your lifestyle, find out How to Adopt.
Adoption Fees
Payment of the Adoption Fee is due at the time of your adoption appointment and can be made by Cash, Debit, or Credit Card.
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Cat Adoption Fees
- Kitten (>1 year): $285
- Adult (1 - 10 years): $210
- Senior (over 10 years): $160
- Bonded Pair: 50% discount on second cat
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Dog Adoption Fees
- Puppy (less than 1 year): $485
- Adult (1 - 7 years): $385
- Senior (over 7 years): $260
If you are approved to adopt, but cannot take the pet home immediately, you can request to hold the pet. There is no fee for holding less than 7 days, but for over 7 days there is a $50 per week non-refundable hold fee (on top of the adoption fee).
What's Included in the Fee?
When you adopt an animal, the fee includes:
- Starter Kit (food samples, pet history if known, medical records, Centre observations)
- Spay/Neuter
- Microchip
- Complete set of vaccinations to date, including rabies
- SNAP testing for cats to test for FIV and FeLV
- Parasite prevention to date
- LOVE, FOOD, SHELTER, and CARE from the Bow Valley SPCA for the time leading up to your adoption!