How Much Does It Cost to Adopt a Rescue Dog?
Adopting from Dogs 2nd Chance costs $250 in the Memphis area or $500 if you live out of state. The out-of-state fee covers a $175 transport fee.
Here’s what that fee covers.
What Your Adoption Fee Covers
- Spay or neuter surgery
- All age-appropriate vaccinations
- A microchip
- Your dog’s first month of heartworm prevention
- A two-week supply of food to transition to your brand
- A health certificate confirming no contagious disease or internal parasites
Why Out-of-State Adoption Costs More
The extra $250 for out-of-state adopters covers the $175 transport fee paid directly to a licensed animal transport company, plus the added cost of coordinating a multi-state route.
See our areas we serve page for the full list of states and stops.
Budget Beyond the Adoption Fee
The adoption fee gets your dog home healthy and legal to travel. Most new owners spend another $200 to $400 getting set up beyond that.
- A crate, sized so your dog can stand, turn around, and lie down comfortably
- A leash and a properly fitted collar or harness with ID tags
- Food and water bowls
- A bag of dog food, since your two-week starter supply won’t last long
- A dog bed
- Basic toys and chews to help your dog settle in
Budget for a vet visit within the first few weeks too, if your dog needs anything beyond what’s already been done.