Adoption Fees
Our adoption fees help offset a portion of the veterinary care provided to every SOS cat before adoption. They do not cover the full cost of rescue, but they help us continue providing the same standard of care to every cat who comes through our program.
Effective October 15, 2026
Adoption fees & kitten pairs policy
Saskatchewan adoption fees: $275 for one cat · $500 total for two adopted together.
Kittens under 6 months must be adopted in pairs unless SOS approves a suitable young, social and playful cat already in your home. An older resident cat does not automatically meet this requirement. SOS assesses each placement individually.
Adopting through a partner outside Saskatchewan? Fees may differ. Please confirm with the adoption location before applying or paying.
Why Does SOS Have Adoption Fees?
Adoption fees are not a price for a cat.Â
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-powered 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-powered 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.
Saskatchewan Adoption Fees
$275 single
$500 pair
$275 for one cat or $500 total for two cats adopted together in Saskatchewan.
Fees at adoption partners outside Saskatchewan may differ. Please confirm with the adoption location before applying or paying.
Adoption fees help offset a portion of care, but never the full cost of rescue.
Adoption fees cover only a portion of each cat’s care.
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.
Adoption fees cover only a portion of each cat’s care.
Cost of Care vs. Adoption Fee
Estimated Cost of Care
$500–$2,500+ per cat
Costs vary with medical needs and time in care. Complex medical cases can exceed this range.
Saskatchewan Adoption Fee
$275 single · $500 pair
Your adoption fee contributes toward care. Donations help fund the rest.
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.