I just had a 50 lb dog spayed and vacinated with all necessary shots. My vet charged $198.80 with my discount. I know our rescue is charged less. Mixed breed dogs are adopted for $100 from Pets, Inc. If they are pure breds, the cost is more. The shelter uses all donations and adoption fees to pay their mortgage, utility bills and care for the animals that come in.

In South Carolina, all animals that enter a rescue or animal control facility MUST be spayed or neutered. Even found animals that are returned to their owners. There are a few exceptions for owners who can prove that the dog is a legitimate breeder's animal.