Auburn Valley Humane Society Fees for Service Effective January 1, 2023
Adoptions
All adoptions come complete with microchip, shots with spay/neuter.
| Adoptions | Fee |
| Puppy Between 2 - 6 Months | $500 |
| Puppy Between 7 - 9 Months | $400 |
| Small Breed Dog - 10 months - 6 years | $325 |
| Medium Breed Dog - 10 months - 6 years | $250 |
| Large Breed Dog – 10 months - 6 years | $175 |
| Senior Dog – 7 plus years | $95 |
| Kitten Between 2 - 9 months | $225 |
| Two Kittens Between 2 - 9 Months | $350 |
| Cat – 10 months - 6 years | $95 |
| Senior Cat – 7 plus years | $25 |
| Working Cat | $0 |
Surrender
| Surrender | Fee |
| Owner Surrender Dog or Cat, Within Auburn City Limits | $105 |
| Owner Surrender Dog or Cat + Litter (2 or more puppies/kittens), Within Auburn City Limits | $165 |
| Owner Surrender Dog or Cat, Outside Auburn City Limits | $175 |
| Owner Surrender Dog or Cat + Litter (2 or more puppies/kittens), Outside Auburn City Limits | $225 |
| Owner Surrender Small Domestic Reptile/Bearded Dragon/Gecko/Terrestrial Turtle | $65 |
| Owner Surrender Small Exotic Bird | $75 |
| Owner Surrender Small Rodent/Guinea Pig/Hamster/Rat/Mouse/Rabbit | $75 |
| Owner Surrender Snake (under 6 ft) | $95 |
| Owner Surrender Ferret/Chinchilla/Sugar Glider | $95 |
| Disposal, <25 lbs | $35 |
| Disposal, 25lbs-50lbs | $45 |
| Disposal, > 50lbs | $65 | Shelter Approved Owner Requested Euthanasia Dog | $95 |
| Shelter Approved Owner Requested Euthanasia Cat | $85 |
***Auburn Municipal Code***
AMC 6.01.100
No unaltered impounded dog or cat that has previously been impounded twice within the preceding 24-month period may be redeemed by any person until the animal is spayed or neutered pursuant to an order of the animal control officer directing the alteration. The alteration shall be accomplished by the shelter or by any duly licensed veterinarian. In all cases, the veterinarian fees and costs shall be paid at the time of redemption by the animal’s owner or person redeeming the animal.
2. Exceptions to Mandatory Microchipping or Alteration. The alteration shall not be required upon a showing of proof of alteration from a licensed veterinarian. The microchipping or alteration shall not be required if the owner or other person redeeming the animal provides a written statement from a licensed veterinarian stating that and explaining why the microchip, spay or neuter procedure would be harmful to the animal.
3. Appeal of Order for Microchipping or Alteration. If the owner of the animal objects to the order directing microchipping or alteration of the animal, the owner may submit a written appeal of the order within 72 hours of notice of the impound, which appeal shall be heard by the police chief or designee. The owner shall, at the same time, pay $100.00 as a nonrefundable appeal fee, and shall post a cash deposit of $250.00 to cover the additional costs incurred by the city and/or the animal shelter related to the impound, including but not limited to impound charges and costs of microchipping and alteration. It is further provided that, regardless of the outcome of the appeal, the owner shall be responsible for the costs of or related to the impound and any resulting microchipping and/or alteration. The decision of the police chief or designee on the appeal shall be final, unless the owner seeks injunctive relief from the King County superior court. (Ord. 6529 § 3, 2014; Ord. 6424 § 1, 2012.)
Animal Control Related Fees
Effective 1/1/2023
ALTERED ANIMAL WITH CURRENT City Of Auburn PET LICENSE
| Impounds within a 24 month period | Altered Animal |
| 1st Impound | $25 |
| 2nd Impound | $50 + Microchip |
| 3rd Impound | $100 |
| 4th Impound | $200 |
| 5th + Impound | $350 |
UNALTERED ANIMAL WITH CURRENT City Of Auburn PET LICENSE
| Impounds within a 24 month period | Unaltered Animal Fee |
| 1st Impound | $45 |
| 2nd Impound | $90 + Microchip |
| 3rd Impound | $180 + spay/neuter surgery |
ALTERED ANIMAL WITHOUT CURRENT City Of Auburn PET LICENSE
| Impounds within a 24 month period | Altered Animal without current City of Auburn Pet License |
| 1st Impound | $40 |
| 2nd Impound | $80 + Microchip |
| 3rd Impound | $160 |
| 4th Impound | $320 |
| 5th + Impound | $580 |
Unaltered Animal without current City Of Auburn Pet License
| Impounds with in a 24 month period | Unaltered Animal Fee Without a City of Auburn Pet License |
| 1st Impound | $65 |
| 2nd Impound | $130 + Microchip |
| 3rd Impound | $260 + Spay/Neuter Surgery |
AVHS Fees for City Of Auburn MANDATED SERVICES Fees to be approved by City of Auburn City Council
| City of Auburn Mandated Service | AVHS Fees for City Of Auburn Mandated Services as of 7/1/2021 |
| Microchip | $55 |
| Cat Neuter | $115 |
| Cat Spay | $115 |
| Dog Neuter <#24.9 lbs | $160 |
| Dog Neuter 25-49.9 lbs | $180 |
| Dog Neuter 50 – 74.9 lbs | $195 |
| Dog Neuter 75 – 99.9 lbs | $220 |
| Dog Neuter >100 lb | $370 |
| Dog Spay < 24.9 lbs | $160 |
| Dog Spay 25-49.9 lbs | $180 |
| Dog Spay 50 – 74.9 lbs | $195 |
| Dog Spay 75 – 99.9 lbs | $220 |
| Dog Spay >100 lbs | $370 |
| Feline Pregnant/Obese | $55 - $12 |
| Canine Pregnant/Obese | $65 - $135 |
| Cryptorchid Neuter | $65 - $135 |
| Injectable Pain Medication* | $40 |
| Take-Home Pain Medication* | $25 |
| Elizabethan Collar* | $15 |
| *These are optional services |
Licensing
| Licensing | Fee |
| Auburn City 1 Year License Unaltered Dog/Cat | $60 |
| Auburn City 1 Year License Altered Dog/Cat | $30 |
| Auburn City 1 Year License Altered Dog/Cat Senior Citizen Owner | $15 |
| Auburn City 1 Year License Altered Dog/Cat Disabled Owner | $15 |
| Auburn City Juvenile 6 Month License Unaltered Dog/Cat under 6 months | $15 |
| Auburn City Tag replacement | $5 |
Trap Rentals
Trap Rental w/ $75 deposit – $5/day