Furbaby Rescue

As many of you know, I volunteer with Furbaby Rescue. They rescue, foster and place small breed dogs. We donate day care, training classes, temperament evaluations and foster dogs (usually Chihuahuas) for them. We love FBR and are so thankful Eleni; the executive director is there!

Like most small rescues the adoption fees for a dog are considerably higher than they would be at a shelter. Last night, after getting an email requesting information about one of the puppies we have at Furbaby, I got a nasty email from someone accusing FBR of only caring about money, since the adoption fee is so high (in this case it was $400.00)

Shelters often have a veterinarian on staff, that plus city funding, grants, donations etc allows them to be able to reduce the price of their adoption fees. Both local shelters and FBR spay and neuter, vaccinate for DHPP, Bordetella and Rabies, do full medical exams, worming and microchip. FBR also does dental cleaning if its warranted as well as any other medical care (x-rays, blood work etc) FBR pay for a dogs medical care, just like you or I would going to a local veterinarian. Yes, many vets give a discount (Thank you Kulshan Vet, Maplewood Vet and Northshore Vet) but its usually between 10 and 15%, very much appreciated YES! But the total bill is still very high. Adoption fees NEVER cover all the cost of a rescue dog. At Furbaby Rescue we have had dogs whose medical care end up in the thousands… and we simply have to try to fund raise or cover the costs ourselves. FBR receives no city funding or grants. 100% of our monies comes form adoptions and donations. I have never known a year volunteering for FBR in which their out of pocket costs have ever been less than $15,000.00.

When thinking of adopting we hope you look at all shelters and rescue groups when choosing your next family member. Understanding adoption fees helps all two and four legged participants!

Check out Miss Sissy. A beautiful, 10yr old Long Haired Chihuahua looking for her forever home. Her medical care (spay, vaccines, microchip, dental tooth extractions, blood work, knee x-rays) have far exceeded $600.00 but her adoption fee is $200.00 due to her age. If you want to help with a donation to Furbaby Rescue, please contact Tails-A-Wagging.