Fees
The fees for adopting dogs
and cats from Sacramento County vary according to weight and sex of the animal. Unless
otherwise indicated, all fees listed include spay/neuter
costs and vaccinations. If the animal has already been
spay/neutered no additional fees will be added (see chart
for details). Payment may be made in cash, debit card, or Visa or MasterCard.
Unfortunately,
we cannot accept checks.
| Females |
$111-131 |
$61 |
| With Heartworm Test |
$126-146 |
$76 |
Males |
$ 101-116 |
$61 |
| With Heartworm Test |
$116-131 |
$76 |
| Females |
$92 |
$57 |
| With FEL/FIV Test |
$112 |
$77 |
Males |
$77 |
$57 |
| With FEL/FIV Test |
$97 |
$77 |
License Fees - $15 per year
for altered animals over four months of age who will live in
Sacramento County. $150 per year for
unaltered animals.
(View Licensing Page)
Low Cost Rabies Shots: $5 during the Wednesday night
Rabies Clinics. Cash
Only
Micro-chips - All animals are micro-chipped
(If not already done), before being released.
On the 1st Wed of each month you may micro-chip your animal for $20.
Vaccinations - We give the "7 in 1"
vaccinations plus required rabies for those four months and older - prices
vary.
Surrendering Your Animal for Euthanasia
$15 for Euthanasia + $30 Impound and Processing: Total fee $45
Exception - mice, rats and hamsters: Total fee $15.00
Livestock such as sheep, cows or pigs are not accepted for euthanasia.
Once the animal is relinquished it becomes the property of the County.
Surrendering a Stray - No Charge
Redeeming (Picking Up) Your Animal -if
impounded or picked-up as a stray -
$30 Impound Fee plus applicable board and care charges. If your animal was not
licensed or vaccinated, these services will be performed before the animal is
released and applicable fees charged.
Citations for not having a license:
The minimum fee to clear the citation and purchase a license is $25.
Inquire about the availability of documents
in alternate formats.
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