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How much is that doggy (or kitten) at the shelter?


Published: Sunday, July 8, 2007 at 4:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Sunday, July 8, 2007 at 2:16 a.m.

Adoption fees for dogs and cats at area shelters. Prices include some varying services and some shelters offer reduced prices for seniors.

Petaluma: dog/puppy $95, cat/kitten $80

Healdsburg: dog/puppy $100, cat/kitten $80

Pets Lifeline: dog/puppy $125, cat/kitten $75

Rohnert Park: dog/puppy $80, cat/kitten $80

Sonoma County*: dog $103-$178, puppy $88-$138,

cat $80-$110, kitten $80-$95

Sonoma County Humane Society: dog $130-$200, puppy** $225, cat $100, kitten $150

Marin County Humane Society: $135 for dog, puppy, cat and kitten

* costs varies depending on weight of the animal for spay/neuter

** cost includes four-week training program

Animals adopted

2003-04 1,015

2004-05 1,304

2005-06 1,198

2006-07 1,445

Revised numbers provided by the Humane Society

Annual revenue

2003-04 $2,053,000

2004-05 $1,450,000

2005-06 $3,273,000

2006-07 $3,213,000*

Annual donations

2003-04 $866,000

2004-05 $1,062,000

2005-06 $1,202,000

2006-07 $1,123,000*

Fee-for-service ventures

2003-04 $142,000

2004-05 $254,000

2005-06 $768,000

2006-07 $1,116,000*

* estimated


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