Setting the right adoption fees helps cover care costs while keeping adoptions accessible. PawPlacer makes it easy to create and manage a fee structure that works for both your shelter and your adopters. Here's how to set it up.
Finding Your Adoption Fee Settings
Navigate to Settings > Adoption Fees.
Creating Your Fee Structure
Basic Fee Setup
Set standard fees based on:
- Species
- Age groups
- Sex
For example:
- Kittens: $150
- Adult cats: $100
- Puppies: $300
- Adult dogs: $200
Special Rate Categories
Create targeted discounts for:
- Age groups
- Health conditions
Managing Special Promotions
Temporary Sales
Adjust fees for special events or holidays:
- Open the accordion and set a discount percentage for both males and females
Individual Pet Pricing
You can manually adjust fees for specific pets from their profile:
- Edit the pet's profile
- Set their unique adoption fee
Don't worry - custom fees won't be affected by changes to your general fee structure.
Pro Tips
- Review fees quarterly to ensure they're still appropriate
- Compare rates with similar shelters in your area
- Document the services included in your adoption fees in your Terms & Conditions
- Consider seasonal adjustments for high-intake periods
- Track which fee structures lead to successful adoptions
Remember: The goal is to find the sweet spot where fees help cover costs while keeping adoptions accessible to loving homes!