Adoption Fees

Once a family has been screened, beginning with an Adoption Application (Request an Online Application), and approved for adoption, part of finalizing an adoption is payment of an Adoption Fee. The Adoption Fee is intended to cover direct and indirect expenses incurred while the pet is in the rescue program.

In general, this Adoption Fee covers the cost of Veterinary Health Checks, Spaying/Neutering the rescue pet, deworming, Heartworm Tests and preventative up to the time of adoption, Flea/Tick Preventative up to the time of adoption, and Rabies and general Vaccinations current up to the time of adoption.

Adoption Fees are assessed based on the following factors:
-Age
-Breed
-Overall Health
-Special Circumstances


Special Circumstances may include expenses such as surgeries, Heartworm Treatments, and extenuating travel or boarding to obtain the animal (such as Hurricane Katrina Rescue Pets). The Humane League of Lake Lanier is lucky to have the support of the community who donate funds to cover such expenses, allowing HLLL to continue rescuing pets in need of an extra helping hand while keeping adoption fees affordable.

The Humane League of Lake Lanier is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that does not receive financial support from County, State or Federal tax money. All donations are tax deductible as provided by law.

If you have been Approved for Adoption by a Volunteer of the Humane League of Lake Lanier, and would like to submit your Adoption Fee or your Deposit via PayPal, please click the link below.
**NOTE: If you are unsure if you have been officially approved to adopt a specific rescue pet, please Contact Us prior to submitting your Adoption Fee or Adoption Deposit. If you submit an Adoption Fee without approval, your refund will be issued in the amount submitted MINUS fees assessed by the credit card company and/or PayPal.