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Phone: 403-526-7722
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Your Dog adoption Fee includes:

*Adoption
*General health exam.
*Spayed or Neutered
*First vaccine
*Deworming
*Flea & Tick control
*Adoption support services
 
   
You pay $140.00
 
Actual value received $400.00
 
   
Your fee may also include:
 
*Second vaccine
*Dental work
*Dematting/shave/grooming
*Medication required due to treatment required
*Health exam. Within 14 days after adoption if dog shows signs of illness
   
These costs are subsidized through our Facility. Additional value received up to $350.00
   
Checklist of supplies
 
*Food and water bowls
*Good quality dog food
*Fresh water at all times
*Bed with washable bedding placed in a quiet, draft-free area
*Insulated doghouse for dogs spending time outdoors
*Adjustable collar with identification tags
*Tattoo or microchip if desired
*Leash (4 or 6') for going for walks
*Leash (12 or 15') for exercise
*Pooper scooper
*Safe chewing toys made of rawhide or hard nylon
*Grooming tools such as a comb, brush & nail clipper
*Toilet area
*Dog license
*Dog grate for quiet getaway & housebreaking
*Books on dog health and dog training
*Time. Your dog requires a time commitment for exercise, training and grooming
*Tender Loving Care

The Dog Budget
 
One year minimum cost for a spayed female, medium sized mixed breed.

Food and treats
 
12 bags dry food
$540.00
24 boxes biscuits
$95.76
96 cans of dog food
$191.04
48 rawhide chews
$288.00
   
Veterinarian
 
Yearly exam. & vaccinations
$71.00

 
Grooming  
6 nail clippings
$90.00
Spring bath and brush out
$40.00
   
Vacation
 
2 weeks dog care
$140.00
City License
$15.00
   
Total
$1,470.80
   
One-time costs
 
   
Food & water dishes
$10.00
Collar, Leash & harness $20.00
Brush & comb
$15.00
Crate
$75.00
Toys
$30.00
   
Total
$150.00