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shots and spaying for kittens cost?
For a kitten that is obtained privately and has NOT had all the shots,
checkups and altering, what can one expect to pay to have that done.? If I adopt through a shelter I pay them $70-100 and the kitten as everything done or payed for already. So I was wondering about the cost for this alternative. Also, do the humane societies offer these initial shots and nuetering etc ? If so is it much less then the local vet? Any insight appreciated Thank you |
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In article p3Igc.11509$432.3198@fed1read01, "muffin"
wrote: For a kitten that is obtained privately and has NOT had all the shots, checkups and altering, what can one expect to pay to have that done.? Males are usually much cheaper to neuter than females (males can get by with local anesthesia while females must go all the way under). Much of the cost will be determined by where you live, how socially conscious the vets are there and how well-funded is your local shelter. If I adopt through a shelter I pay them $70-100 and the kitten as everything done or payed for already. So I was wondering about the cost for this alternative. Oftentimes the shelter procedures are subsidized either through government grants or private donations of money and/or veterinarian skill and thus are provided at cost. Private vets must make a profit to stay in business, so expect them to cost more. The upside about building a relationship with a private vet is that you will then have a doctor who knows your pet (and hopefully comes to care about him/her as much as you do). Here where I live, the Humane Society receives funds, both private and public, to neuter trapped ferals and strays. For $10, they will test, vaccinate, and alter the trapped animal whether male or female. A downside for many feral colony caretakers is that if the animal tests positive for disease, they will be immediately euthanized without consulting the trapper. Quite a few caretakers find this unacceptable. This low cost program is not available for privately-owned pets, unfortunately. For pets, the cost at the local shelter is much the same as what you pay. |
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My rescue group came up with a list of services and costs a couple of years
ago. it is at http://www.animalrescuefoundation.com/free_kitten.htm Back then boys were $174 and girls $224. We adopt out for $75. -- Joe http://www.jwpitt.com/cats.htm Cat Rescue http://www.animalrescuefoundation.com God created the cat so man could have the pleasure of petting the tiger "muffin" wrote in message news3Igc.11509$432.3198@fed1read01... For a kitten that is obtained privately and has NOT had all the shots, checkups and altering, what can one expect to pay to have that done.? If I adopt through a shelter I pay them $70-100 and the kitten as everything done or payed for already. So I was wondering about the cost for this alternative. Also, do the humane societies offer these initial shots and nuetering etc ? If so is it much less then the local vet? Any insight appreciated Thank you |
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great input...thank you
"Joe Pitt" wrote in message om... My rescue group came up with a list of services and costs a couple of years ago. it is at http://www.animalrescuefoundation.com/free_kitten.htm Back then boys were $174 and girls $224. We adopt out for $75. -- Joe http://www.jwpitt.com/cats.htm Cat Rescue http://www.animalrescuefoundation.com God created the cat so man could have the pleasure of petting the tiger "muffin" wrote in message news3Igc.11509$432.3198@fed1read01... For a kitten that is obtained privately and has NOT had all the shots, checkups and altering, what can one expect to pay to have that done.? If I adopt through a shelter I pay them $70-100 and the kitten as everything done or payed for already. So I was wondering about the cost for this alternative. Also, do the humane societies offer these initial shots and nuetering etc ? If so is it much less then the local vet? Any insight appreciated Thank you |
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