One of the many things you should consider when contemplating acquiring a pet is the variety of costs associated with owning and caring for your pet over the course of his or her lifetime.  Today we’re going to compare the cost of adopting a pet versus obtaining a “free to good home” pet.

Free to Good Home
Adoption fee: Free

Vet services*
Spay/Neuter surgery: $130
Inoculations**: $40
Rabies vaccine: $15
FIV/FELV test (cats only): $30

Other costs
Vet Exam: $35
ID Tag: $5

TOTAL: $255

Richmond SPCA Adoption
Adoption fee: $100

Services by Richmond SPCA
(included with all adoptions)
Spay/Neuter surgery: Free
Inoculations**: Free
Rabies vaccine: Free
FIV/FELV test (cats only): Free

Other costs
Vet Exam: Free
ID Tag: Free

TOTAL: $100

*All vet costs provided are averages for comparison purposes. Your actual cost will vary depending on the vet you select as well as the species, age and gender of your pet.
**All shots come in a series, depending on the age of your pet.

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