Health Checkups and Vaccinations
Below are the ranges for routine vet fees for the kitties in our rescue. They can vary a lot depending on which regular vet or spay/neuter clinic we've used (either in TN or in VT). At times we are able to combine the spay/neuter appointment with final vaccines, testing and microchipping at spay/neuter clinics that offer those additional services and is more affordable and sometimes even included, but our current clinic deals with lots of high volume clients and now isn't offering their services to smaller rescues like us, and so it has now been a challenge for us to find reliable service around this that makes our adoption fees more affordable. We are hoping to set up a site for donations soon so that our adoption fees can stay more affordable for families. When we bring kitties in as strays and from kill shelters, some need a lot of care and come to us with URI (upper respiratory infections), parasitic issues, digestive imbalances, etc. that require additional vet visits and medications which can be quite expensive as well.
Initial Vet Exam: $30-$68
Office Visit: $12 - 30
FVRCP + C, 1st - $14 - $20
FVRCP + C, 2nd - $14 - $20
FVRCP + C, 3rd - $14 - $20
Fecal exam: $40 - 50
Deworming - $9 - 15
FElV/FeL V Testing: $43 - 55
Rabies vaccine: $12 - 15
Feline Leukemia vaccine: $17 - 25
Revolution treatment: $22 - 28
Microchipping: $25 - 50
Spay/Neuter Surgery: Spay/Neuter surgery is currently $175 at our local humane society, where our final vetting is done before kitties leave for their new adoptive homes. It includes spay/neuter surgery, rabies 1yr vaccine, FVRCP shots, Advantage treatment, nail trimming, pain killer medication, microchipping, and the FeVL/FIV test.
Total Vetting Fees: $327 - 896 (does not include other illness or non-routine visits, medications, or necessary interventions)
Below are the ranges for routine vet fees for the kitties in our rescue. They can vary a lot depending on which regular vet or spay/neuter clinic we've used (either in TN or in VT). At times we are able to combine the spay/neuter appointment with final vaccines, testing and microchipping at spay/neuter clinics that offer those additional services and is more affordable and sometimes even included, but our current clinic deals with lots of high volume clients and now isn't offering their services to smaller rescues like us, and so it has now been a challenge for us to find reliable service around this that makes our adoption fees more affordable. We are hoping to set up a site for donations soon so that our adoption fees can stay more affordable for families. When we bring kitties in as strays and from kill shelters, some need a lot of care and come to us with URI (upper respiratory infections), parasitic issues, digestive imbalances, etc. that require additional vet visits and medications which can be quite expensive as well.
Initial Vet Exam: $30-$68
Office Visit: $12 - 30
FVRCP + C, 1st - $14 - $20
FVRCP + C, 2nd - $14 - $20
FVRCP + C, 3rd - $14 - $20
Fecal exam: $40 - 50
Deworming - $9 - 15
FElV/FeL V Testing: $43 - 55
Rabies vaccine: $12 - 15
Feline Leukemia vaccine: $17 - 25
Revolution treatment: $22 - 28
Microchipping: $25 - 50
Spay/Neuter Surgery: Spay/Neuter surgery is currently $175 at our local humane society, where our final vetting is done before kitties leave for their new adoptive homes. It includes spay/neuter surgery, rabies 1yr vaccine, FVRCP shots, Advantage treatment, nail trimming, pain killer medication, microchipping, and the FeVL/FIV test.
Total Vetting Fees: $327 - 896 (does not include other illness or non-routine visits, medications, or necessary interventions)
Food
Food is definitely one of the most expensive ongoing parts of running a rescue, and is challenging to determine total cost/kitty as it changes as the kittens rapidly grow, depends on how long we've had them in our care, and other factors. For example, Pumpkin and her six kittens have been with us since they were 9 days old, so the total cost for food for her and her six kittens will be a lot higher than Maple and her three kittens who came to us at about 7 weeks of age. At one point when we had two mamas and their older kittens, we were going through 5+ large cans per day (at $2-3/can), so it can get quite expensive with grain-free top quality wet cat food. We only offer grain free canned kitten food and also free choice grain free dry cat food to the kittens until they are spayed/neutered. We have been switching over slowly to a raw food diet for the adults and are using Aunt Jeni's raw cat food. It has been amazing for one mama in particular who had sensitivities to canned foods. We buy in larger quantities when we are able to as well, helping to decrease overall cost.
Food is definitely one of the most expensive ongoing parts of running a rescue, and is challenging to determine total cost/kitty as it changes as the kittens rapidly grow, depends on how long we've had them in our care, and other factors. For example, Pumpkin and her six kittens have been with us since they were 9 days old, so the total cost for food for her and her six kittens will be a lot higher than Maple and her three kittens who came to us at about 7 weeks of age. At one point when we had two mamas and their older kittens, we were going through 5+ large cans per day (at $2-3/can), so it can get quite expensive with grain-free top quality wet cat food. We only offer grain free canned kitten food and also free choice grain free dry cat food to the kittens until they are spayed/neutered. We have been switching over slowly to a raw food diet for the adults and are using Aunt Jeni's raw cat food. It has been amazing for one mama in particular who had sensitivities to canned foods. We buy in larger quantities when we are able to as well, helping to decrease overall cost.
Pet Gear
We have worked hard to try and make our kitty living spaces as cozy as possible. They are quite spoiled! Things like toys, kitty beds and houses, blankets, food and water bowls (and mats), floor mats, flea shampoos, towels, brushes, nail trimmers, litter boxes, and of course litter (which needs to be changed frequently)! We use World's Best Cat, which is biodegradable and corn-based, along with biodegradable collection bags, which is helping to take care of our wonderful planet as well! Our kitties also have kitty towers, scratching posts and climbers. Of course, we would always like to do more, and we will as our little rescue grows!
We have worked hard to try and make our kitty living spaces as cozy as possible. They are quite spoiled! Things like toys, kitty beds and houses, blankets, food and water bowls (and mats), floor mats, flea shampoos, towels, brushes, nail trimmers, litter boxes, and of course litter (which needs to be changed frequently)! We use World's Best Cat, which is biodegradable and corn-based, along with biodegradable collection bags, which is helping to take care of our wonderful planet as well! Our kitties also have kitty towers, scratching posts and climbers. Of course, we would always like to do more, and we will as our little rescue grows!
Time & Energy
Obviously there is no value that can be assigned to the extensive amount of time, care, love and attention that goes into rescuing kitties, but I can tell you that it is incredibly time consuming. Bottle feeding kittens is one great example, as it is so challenging to train them to use a nipple, and to make sure they are getting the right amount, weighing them to make sure they are gaining weight, and so much more.
But all the work is so worth it!
Obviously there is no value that can be assigned to the extensive amount of time, care, love and attention that goes into rescuing kitties, but I can tell you that it is incredibly time consuming. Bottle feeding kittens is one great example, as it is so challenging to train them to use a nipple, and to make sure they are getting the right amount, weighing them to make sure they are gaining weight, and so much more.
But all the work is so worth it!
Kitty room photos coming soon!