| ADOPTION FEES
Why do you charge to adopt a rescue
dog?
When AZ Chihuahua Rescue (AZCR) takes in a dog, we incur some veterinary costs.
Sometimes, the cost is minimal. However, there are several dogs we have taken in
with significant medical needs. In some cases, we may take in more money on one
dog which will help offset the higher medical expenses on another dog. (See our
"featured chihuahua" link to read about one of our medical needs dogs.) Reality is
that in many cases, without additional donations from the public and our
volunteers, we still would not be able to cover some of the medical expenses AZCR
has incurred.
What is the fee to adopt a rescue dog
from
AZCR?
Pups up to 11 months: $250
1 - 3 years old: $230
4 - 8 years old: $200
9 and older: $150
• 2nd Dog Discount: 10% off second dog
• Senior Discount: Age 60 and over, 10% discount
10% maximum discount per dog (only one discount per dog allowed)
What medical expenses does AZCR have?
Most rescue dogs have not been altered or vaccinated. In most cases we need to
spay/neuter and vaccinate each dog. Vaccinations include Rabies, and DHPP. In many cases we also have to have some teeth extracted. Small breed
dogs can have bad teeth if not properly cared for. In some cases we have also taken
in dogs that have been hit by cars, abused and/or have some kind of treatable skin
disease just to name a few.
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