Ask ten âVPs of Business Developmentâ or similarly business card-ed folks what is business development, and youâre like to get just as many answers. âBusiness development is sales,â some will say, concisely. âBusiness development is partnerships,â others will say, vaguely. âBusiness development is hustling,â the startup folks will say, evasively.
Adopting a pet from an animal shelter is much less expensive than buying a pet at a pet store or through other sources. Buying a pet can easily cost $500 to $1000 or more; adoption costs range from $50 to $200.
High-interest animals may have a higher adoption fee. In addition to the animal-specific adoption fees outlined below, if you reside in Seattle, you must purchase a pet license for dogs, cats, pigs and goats at the time of adoption. Included in the $15 adoption fee. 1  Initial worming. 2  Certificate for a free initial health exam.