The true cost of care for longer shelter stays

We often share the staggering statistic that our average cost of care per shelter pet is $751 while our average adoption fee is just $130. What you may not realize is that the $751 cost is based on our average length of stay of 26 days. Pets who stay with us longer than average have a significantly higher cost of care, but our commitment to them never waivers.

  • Coco, Fiona, Luigi, Carrot, Prince, Anda, Hendrix, Snow and Chellie are our longest term dogs currently living at the shelter.
    • They have all been in our care for more than 60 days.

  • Flora, Charmer and Cordelia are our longest term cats currently living at the shelter.
    • They have all been in our care for more than 150 days.

Despite our extensive efforts to ensure every pet’s mental and physical well being during their stay with us, the reality for these pets is life in a shelter without the comforts of a forever home and family to love them.

Every donation makes a difference. Your support means we can continue providing excellent care for pets, no matter how long it takes to find their forever home. There are only two weeks left in our Lend A Paw donation campaign, and we need your help to reach our goal of raising $325,000 to continue our lifesaving mission.

If you are interested in learning more about the above pets, please visit their profiles.

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