Humane Society Silicon Valley is an independent, nonprofit organization.  We rely mainly on Adoption Fees, Revenue from the Shelter Pet Supply Store and Donations for our support and continued service to the community.

Below is a comparison of the Adoption Fees we charge and what you might pay for a "FREE" pet.

EXPENSES	FREE	ADOPTED
Initial Adoption Fee	Free	$175
ID TAG	$10	Included
Spay/Neuter Surgery	$25 - $175	Included
Heath Exam (general health/behavior evaluation)	$25 - $40	Included
Microchip	$30 - $50	Included
Initial Vaccinations (FVRCP/Cats; DHLPP/Dogs)	$10 - $28	Included
Canine Bordetella Vaccine (For most Dogs)	$12 - $20	Included
Rabies Vaccination	$12 - $20	Included
De-worming (animals under 4 months)	$12 - $20	Included
Adoption Counseling	$20 - $50	Included
Educational Resources (and post-adoption counseling)	$10 - $50	Included
A complimentary physical examination and 14-day follow-up care by any VCA Animal Hospital in Santa Clara County	$25 - $40	Included
Excellent Customer Service	N/A	Included
TOTAL COSTS	Up to $423	$175

Adoption Fees for other animals

• $70 for Rabbits
• $20 for Guinea Pigs
• $275 Bonded pairs dogs/cats (2 cats/kittens or 2 dogs adopted at the same time)
• $110 Bonded pairs rabbits (2 rabbits adopted at the same time)
• $55 **Hold Fee

*$100 Mandatory training deposit fee, two mandatory training fees required for Pit Bulls. This fee is refunded after completion of training.
** Applicable only after completion of an adoption appointment and approval for adoption