All HEART dogs are vaccinated and spayed/neutered, or have surgeries pending. We use a variety of local veterinarians. The adoption fee of $400 is a partial reimbursement for the medical bills that have been incurred. In the event that a surgery is pending, veterinary options and costs will be discussed and agreed upon prior to adoption. Senior fee is $250 for dogs 8 years and up. Puppy adoption costs $300 + a $200 deposit that will be put toward your cost of spay/neuter at the veterinarian of your choice, or will be returned to you at request of the clinic. Pre-adoption vaccinations are covered by HEART, boosters and post-adoption vaccination costs are borne by the adoptive family. The costs of transporting the animals, and of feeding them while in foster care are covered only if we receive private donations. Please consider making a donation to HEART, to the NWT SPCA (who have immense operating costs) or to CATF in Alberta, who are working hard to educate people, and spay/neuter dogs on reservations.
