Adoption Fees
Transparent fees. Thoughtful care. Every adoption makes the next rescue possible.
Why Does SOS Have Adoption Fees?
Adoption fees are not a price for a cat.
Every SOS cat receives complete veterinary support before adoption — including:
spay or neuter surgery
vaccinations
microchipping
parasite treatment
diagnostics and medical care when needed
The reality is simple:
the cost of saving a life is almost always far greater than the adoption fee.
What is paid at adoption reflects only a fraction of the investment already made.
As a volunteer-run nonprofit, SOS Prairie Rescue depends on community support to continue this work.
Each adoption is not an endpoint — but a transition — one that allows us to create space for the next rescue waiting to be seen.
Every cat. Every time. No exceptions.
Adoption fees are not a price for a cat. They represent only a small portion of the care required to bring a cat safely to this point.
Every SOS cat receives complete veterinary support before adoption.
Including spay or neuter surgery, vaccinations, microchipping, parasite treatment, diagnostics, and medical care when needed.
The reality is straightforward: the cost of saving a life is almost always far greater than the adoption fee. What is paid at adoption reflects only a fraction of the investment already made.
As a volunteer-run nonprofit charity, SOS Prairie Rescue depends on community support to continue these efforts. Each adoption is not an endpoint, but a transition that allows us to create space for the next rescue waiting to be seen.
Every cat. Every time. No exceptions.
Starting at
$225
Fees may vary based on age, medical or behavioural considerations, and adoption partner programs.
Adoption fees help offset a portion of care — but never the full cost of rescue.
Average cost of care often exceeds $600+ per cat
The Reality Behind Rescue Care
Every cat that enters our care receives what they need, not just what’s minimal.
From routine care to emergency intervention, the cost of rescue adds up quickly. Many cats require far more than the basics, especially those coming from neglect, injury, or illness.
Adoption fees help offset only a portion of this care and the rest is made possible through community support.
Average cost of care often exceeds $500+ per cat
Typical vs Reality
Typical Rescue Cost
$500 – $2,500+
Varies based on medical needs, emergency care, and length of stay in foster.
Your Adoption Fee
Starting at $225
A small portion of the total care cost each cat entering our care receives.
What's Included in an SOS Adoption
Every cat brought through SOS Prairie Rescue receives comprehensive veterinary care tailored to their age, health, and individual needs.
Spay & Neuter
Mandatory sterilization of every cat before 6 months of age
Vaccinations
Age-appropriate FVRCP and Rabies, where applicable.
Parasite Treatment
Treatment for internal and external parasites.
FIV/FeLV Testing
Snap testing in accordance with SOS policy.
Microchip
Permanent identification for safety and recovery
More Than an Adoption Fee
Adoption is where one story ends — and another begins.
Your adoption doesn’t just change one life.
It allows us to step in for the next cat who has nowhere else to go.
Ready to Adopt?
Browse our adoptable cats to view current fees, care details, and availability.