About our adoption fees

How we price. See below, it's important you understand...

What is the cost to adopt from SAYRescue?

Each dog is priced differently. The amount we ask for each dog is a donation to our organization. In almost every case, the vet bills incurred while the dog is in our care far exceeds the actual fee paid. Each dog costs us on the average of $1,500.00 or more. This is why we ask for donations and do fundraisers. Just imagine how many candy bars it takes to raise the money for a $500 vet bill! The donation requested for our dogs is not negotiable, so please be kind and do not ask.

If you are on a limited income or the adoption fee seems too high, consider that the first time the dog has bloody diarrhea or needs to be seen by the vet, the tests the dog will need will far exceed the cost of the adoption fee. What will you do when the vet asks for more tests?  Will the dog go without?  It is this scenario that we worry about because we know it will come eventually.  Insurance doesn't cover everything even if you buy it. 
So do think about the future... are you able to care for a Yorkie?