ADOPTON FEES

Rebel Dog Rescue is not-for-profit. One hundred percent of adoption donations go directly back to the dogs. They are used to cover the costs associated with rescuing including but not limited to vetting, transport, and supplies. ​

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What's Included in our Adoption Fee?

• DHPP vaccine

• Bordetella (kennel cough) vaccine

• Rabies vaccine 

• Microchip

• Deworming 

• Heartworm test 

• Spay or Neuter*

• Martingale collar

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*Puppies under 6 months old must be spayed/neutered at our partnering vet clinic in Hamilton, Ontario. An additional  $150 refundable sterilization deposit is applicable to unaltered puppies. The deposit is returned upon completion of the spay/neuter. The cost of sterilization at our partnering clinic is covered by Rebel Dog Rescue. 

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Additional medical will be completed as needed (i.e. dentals, diagnostics, and treatment).

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Do you know the average cost for the initial basic vetting of a dog in Ontario?

Exams and Vaccines: $500 - $600

Spay/Neuter Surgery: $500 - $1,200 + 

Microchipping: $80 - $115

Deworming: $50 - $80

This doesn't include common additional items such as diagnostics, treatments, dentals, and more.