Most Happy Bark dogs have an adoption fee of $275.  From time to time, a dog may have a higher adoption fee to account for more popular breeds or puppies.  We don't believe one dog is "worth" more than another, but if a higher adoption fee in those rare cases can help pay the higher expenses for our longer term residents, then we say that's cool!  If a dog has an adoption fee other than $275, it will be noted on that dog's profile.  Adoption fees help cover the costs of the various expenses an animal rescue organization incurs.  Everyone at Happy Bark is a volunteer, so your adoption fees go directly to efforts to save more dogs. 

​

So, just what is included in your adoption fee?  See the chart below, with examples of what similar costs could be to you if you bought from a breeder or a pet store and had to take care of those items yourself.