We pride ourselves on doing whatever is necessary, and it can often take several months to return an animal to good health.
When a dog comes into CCR's care, funds must be spent on neutering/spaying, teeth cleaning (if needed), vaccinations (Rabies, DHLPP, Bordetella), heartworm screening, and a fecal test. Vetting expenses for a healthy small animal can be high, and they are even higher for larger breeds.
The truth is, most found/stray/rescue dogs and cats DO require additional vetting. Deworming is always a necessity. CCR routinely treats Heartworm-positive animals, pays to set broken bones, and treats illnesses and injuries — providing care the original owners either didn't choose or couldn't afford. It is not unusual for the costs of this care to become extremely expensive.
We succeed only because of the generosity of loving volunteers who take these animals into their homes, who make them part of the family while providing care, training, and love. The foster environment allows the CCR animals to be assessed for behavioral and health issues and have those issues addressed. Then every attempt is made to find the best possible forever family for each animal.
