Welcome!
Familiar Hearts Animal Society is small but growing. We’re focused on quality of care for our animals so you know the pet you adopt is fully ready for your home. While we have fewer animals than larger rescues, we still need loving foster and adoptive homes for those in our care because there’s always that next animal in need who we want to help. If you can’t foster or adopt today, please donate any amount to support our work.
Here’s a quick summary of some of the most common, almost daily, expenses we incur in our mission to help end unnecessary suffering of homeless animal companions.
Click the Dogs or Cats tab for more information on low end cost estimates and how your donations serve these amazing animals.
- $20 = exam
- $125 = spay or neuter
- $68 = immunizations (Rabies, Bordetella, Leptospirosis, DHPP)
- $5-35 = dewormer
- $15-29 = ear medication
- $10-30 = skin medication
- $5 = ID tag
- $20 = microchip
- $20 = heartworm test
- $10 = toenail trim
- $10 = anal gland expression
- $15 = fecal test
- $7-22/month = flea, tick, heartworm prevention
The average dog that comes to us receives $208 in care on their first visit.
If they need to be spayed or neutered, their initial wellness investment is easily exceed $333.
Oftentimes an animal will need medication to fight infections or ensure a healthy recovery from surgery.
This can easily become upwards of $500 just to get them settled into one of our safe, amazing foster homes.
Many dogs also need training. The average investment into creating safe, happy, neurologically-capable dogs is upwards of $500 over the course of several months.
- $20 = exam
- $90-100 = spay or neuter
- $51 = immunizations (Rabies, FeLV, FVRCP)
- $5-35 = dewormer
- $15-29 = ear medication
- $10-30 = skin medication
- $5 = ID tag
- $20 = microchip
- $10 = toenail trim
- $15 = fecal test
- $20 = feline leukemia / immunodeficiency virus test
- $15/dose = flea, heartworm, intestinal parasite prevention
The average cat we welcome into our fostership is lovingly cared for at the outset with hugs, kisses + approximately $206 invested into their wellbeing.
If they require a spay or neuter, their initial wellness regiment will be upwards of $300.
Featured Pet
Meet Bella
Not a fan of children? Do you prefer to keep a consistent routine and are you not a fan of parties? Bella would love to meet you!
She is seeking someone to take long walks with and someone who will fill her days with toys and love.
She was surrendered by her owner due to housing issues and not being good with the children in the home she ended up in. She spent nearly 13 years either crated or stuck in a back yard and only received sporadic training, walks and vet care.
Upon intake to us, she underwent surgery to remove some concerning mammary masses that ended up being benign. She takes some medication to help with her anxiety about her new world and still can exhibit some gremlin behaviors when you meet her, but is happy to accept new people after some treats and a walk.
She takes a bit of time to trust new humans but has slowly been expanding her ability to trust.
Once she trusts you, you are in a very special club indeed! She is highly amusing to play with and a fun companion to walk with. If you are looking for a dog that makes you feel special, she is your IT Girl!
Her adoption fee is sponsored!
To meet our special little gal, please fill out our adoption application. Once you are approved, a time to meet her can be arranged with her foster.