$400 to complete all that is necessary to ensure a beautiful little kitten is healthy and happy is completely outrageous. I have never heard of such a thing. I have had both cats and dogs and the big advantage of cat ownership is the cheaper week to week and month to month ongoing costs.
I really hope that any VET who charges such a high price for cat care goes out of business quick-fast-and-in-a hurry. With all of the homeless cats out there who need loving homes we need to encourage cat ownership.
Some of these VETS must forget why it is they became animal care-givers in the first place which is incredibly disappointing.
Thankfully there are people like you out there who are doing this out of the kindness of your heart.
Great work.
Pretty normal here in Reno at most Vets!