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The above does not include emergency medical care, initial vaccinations, obedience classes, the cost of fencing, or bed.
CatsThe following are the estimated expenses related to providing care and shelter for a spayed female, domestic long haired cat.
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| Adoption fee (*only approximate estimation. Please check with your local branch for current adoption prices) |
$90.00-$175.00 |
| Spaying (female) and tattoo (only approximate estimation. Please check with your local veterinarian for actual prices.) |
$120.00 |
| Food and water dishes | $9.00 |
| Collar, leash and harness | $18.00 |
| Brush and comb | $15.00 |
| Litter pan and scoop | $10.00 |
| Small scratching post | $30.00 |
| Cardboard travelling box | $15.00 |
| Toys | $20.00 |
| Total | $207.00-$292.00* |
*Please note that is not the adoption cost at a BC SPCA shelter, rather the estimated expenses related to being an animal guardian.
Annual Expenses
| Wet food | 4 cans of cat food per month @ $2.00 | $96.00 |
| Dry food | 1 bag (3.6kg) per month @ $20.00 | $240.00 |
| Treats | 12 bags @ $2.00 | $24.00 |
| Veterinary care | Yearly visit - exam and vaccinations | $80.00 |
| Kitty litter | 1 bag of cat litter per month @ $12.00 | $144.00 |
| Nail clipping | 6 @ $15.00 | $90.00 |
| Anti furball medication | 2 tubes @ $7.50 | $15.00 |
| Vacation | 2 weeks cat care @ $15.00 per day | $210.00 |
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Total |
$899.00 | |
The above does not include emergency medical care, initial vaccinations, cost of an outdoor cat run or bed.
Rabbits
The following are the estimated expenses related to providing care and shelter for a spayed female, domestic rabbit.
One Time Costs
| Adoption fee (*only approximate estimation. Please check with your local branch for current adoption prices) |
$65.00 |
| Spaying (female) (only approximate estimation. Please check with your local veterinarian for actual prices.) |
$75.00 |
| Habitat or hutch | $100.00 |
| Litter box | $12.00 |
| Rabbit care book | $15.00 |
| Dishes, water bottle and habitat accessories | $40.00 |
| Brush, harness and leash | $40.00 |
| Total | $332.00* |
*Please note that is not the adoption cost at a BC SPCA shelter, rather the estimated expenses related to being an animal guardian.
Annual Expenses
| Bag of pellets (11kg) | Every 2 months @ $9.00 | $54.00 |
| Fresh veggies and fruits | Every month @ $15.00 | $180.00 |
| Timothy Hay | 12 bales @ $5.00 | $60.00 |
| White wood shavings (aspen) | 5 bales @ $10.00 | $50.00 |
| Veterinary care | Yearly visit | $45.00 |
| Nail clipping | Every 2 months @ $10.00 | $60.00 |
| Total | $449.00 | |
These are average costs. It may cost more if you need to pay for someone to care for your rabbit when you go on vacation, you build a large hutch or your rabbit needs special medical attention.
Guinea Pigs
The following are the estimated expenses related to providing care and shelter for a domestic guinea pig.
One Time Costs
| Adoption fee (*only approximate estimation. Please check with your local branch for current adoption prices) |
$15.00 |
| Condo cage | $50.00 |
| Care book | $15.00 |
| Dishes, water bottle and habitat accessories | $40.00 |
| Brush, harness and leash | $40.00 |
| Total | $160.00* |
*please note that is not the adoption cost at a BC SPCA shelter, rather the estimated expenses related to being an animal guardian.
Annual Expenses
| Bag of pellets | Every 3 months @ $30.00 | $90.00 |
| Fresh veggies and fruits | Every month @ $15.00 | $180.00 |
| Timothy Hay | 12 bales @ $5.00 | $60.00 |
| White wood shavings (aspen) | 5 bales @ $10.00 | $50.00 |
| Veterinary care | Yearly visit | $40.00 |
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Total |
$420.00 | |
These are average costs. It may cost more if you need to pay for someone to care for your guinea pig when you go on vacation, you build a large hutch or your guinea pig needs special medical attention.
Hamsters/Rats/Gerbils
The following are the estimated expenses related to providing care and shelter for a domestic hamster, rat or gerbil.
One Time Costs
| Adoption fee (*only approximate estimation. Please check with your local branch for current adoption prices) |
$8.00 |
| Cage | $50.00 |
| Care book | $15.00 |
| Dishes, water bottle and habitat accessories | $30.00 |
| Brush, harness and leash | $40.00 |
| Total | $143.00* |
*Please note that is not the adoption cost at a BC SPCA shelter, rather the estimated expenses related to being an animal guardian.
Annual Expenses
| Bag of pellets | Every 2 months @ $10.00 | $60.00 |
| Fresh veggies and fruits | Every month @ $5.00 | $60.00 |
| Timothy Hay | 2 bales @ $5.00 | $10.00 |
| White wood shavings (aspen) | 5 bales @ $10.00 | $50.00 |
| Veterinary care | Yearly visit | $45.00 |
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Total |
$225.00 | |
These are average costs. It may cost more if you need to pay for someone to care for your hamster/rat/gerbil when you go on vacation, or your hamster/rat/gerbil needs special medical attention.
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