​What does the BC SPCA adoption fee include?
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​What does my cat/dog/pet adoption fee include?

While being an animal guardian is an invaluable experience, there are certain costs associated with adopting your pet. The adoption fee that we charge helps to cover a portion of our cost of caring for animals, while we find them loving homes. Adoption fees vary by animal and by location. For specific fees in your region, check with your local animal centre. Below is a list of what is included in each adoption fee, by type of animal.

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Dog adoption fees include:

  • An in-centre physical performed by staff
  • Temperament assessment
  • Behaviour profile
  • First round of standard animal centre “core” vaccinations (does not include rabies)**
  • Flea and other external parasite treatments as required
  • Routine deworming and other internal parasite treatments as required
  • Spay or neuter surgery (a voucher may be provided for pediatric surgeries at select locations)
  • Microchip identification implant and lifetime registration with the BC Pet Registry*
  • Certificate for a free veterinarian examination (at participating veterinary clinics & select locations)
  • Sample bag of food and coupon provided by Hill’s Pet Nutrition as fed in the animal centre
  • Six week free trial of pet insurance provided by Petsecure Pet Health Insurance
  • A free virtual veterinary appointment provided by TELUS Health MyPet
  • Medical treatment if required while in our care
  • Daily in-centre care and monitoring

*All BC SPCA dog adoptions include a microchip and lifetime registration with the BC Pet Registry. Registration is $45 for lifetime protection which will be added on top of the adoption fee.

**Standard “core” animal centre vaccinations for dogs include: distemper, adenovirus 2, parvovirus, parainfluenza and bordetella (kennel cough)

Cat adoption fees include:

  • An in-centre physical performed by staff
  • First round of standard animal centre “core” vaccinations (does not include rabies or feline leukemia)**
  • Flea and other external parasite treatments as required
  • Routine deworming and other internal parasite treatments as required
  • Spay or neuter surgery (a voucher may be provided for pediatric surgeries at select locations)
  • Microchip identification implant and lifetime registration with the BC Pet Registry*
  • Certificate for a free veterinarian examination (at participating veterinary clinics & select locations)
  • Sample bag of food and coupon provided by Hill’s Pet Nutrition as fed in the animal centre
  • Six week free trial of pet insurance provided by Petsecure Pet Health Insurance
  • A free virtual veterinary appointment provided by TELUS Health MyPet
  • Their Hide, Perch & Go™ box (a cat’s personal temporary pet carrier)
  • Medical treatment if required while in our care
  • Daily in-centre care and monitoring

*All BC SPCA cat adoptions include a microchip and lifetime registration with the BC Pet Registry. Registration is $45 for lifetime protection which will be added on top of the adoption fee.

**Standard “core” animal centre vaccinations for cats include: rhinotracheitis, calicivirus and panleukopenia.

Rabbit adoption fees include:

  • An in-centre physical performed by staff
  • Spay or neuter surgery (a voucher may be provided for surgeries at select locations)
  • Microchip identification implant and lifetime registration with the BC Pet Registry*
  • Certificate for a free veterinarian examination (at participating veterinary clinics & select locations)
  • Medical treatment if required while in our care
  • Daily in-centre care and monitoring

*All BC SPCA rabbit adoptions include a microchip and lifetime registration with the BC Pet Registry. Registration is $11.25 for lifetime protection which will be added on top of the adoption fee.

A child feeds a rabbit a carrot as they both sit on a couch

Small pet & bird adoption fees include:

  • An in-centre physical performed by staff
  • Certificate for a free veterinarian examination (at participating veterinary clinics & select locations)
  • Medical treatment if required while in our care
  • Daily in-centre care and monitoring

Rat being held and pet by girl

Horse adoption fees include:

  • An intake exam performed by a veterinarian
  • A nutritional assessment and individualized feed plan
  • Certificate for complimentary nutritional consult, bag of feed and treats from Otter Co-op (at participating stores & select locations)
  • Castration of intact male horses
  • Hoof assessment and regular trimming while in our care
  • Lice and other external parasite treatments as required
  • Routine deworming and other internal parasite treatments as required
  • Medical treatment if required while in our care
  • Daily in-centre care and monitoring

Farm animal adoption fees include:

  • An intake exam performed by a veterinarian
  • A nutritional assessment and individualized feed plan
  • Castration of intact male farm animals
  • Hoof assessment and regular trimming while in our care
  • Lice and other external parasite treatments as required
  • Routine deworming and other internal parasite treatments as required
  • Medical treatment if required while in our care
  • Daily in-centre care and monitoring