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All about AdoptionsAre you interested in a "designer breed?" Our shelter is full of them! Click here to learn more.
How much does it cost?
How much does it cost?Cats are $62.00 and dogs are $77.00, no matter the age, breed, or sex of the animal. Consider this: If you were to get a pet "free" from the classified ads, your first visit to the vet would cost you more than $100.00 for a cat, and more than $150.00 for a dog--so much for saving some money! Recycling a little life through Animal Services is not only good for you and the animal, it's good for your pocketbook. Note: We sometimes have other type of pets available for adoption, such as rabbits, birds, guinea pigs and other small animals. Adoption fees vary, depending upon the animal. Back to TopHow do I adopt a pet?Once you visit the shelter and select your pet, you will be asked to complete an adoption application. The application will include information about how you plan to care for your new friend, where he or she will live, what your expectations of the pet's behavior may be and whether pets already in your home are legally licensed. If your application is approved, you will be asked to complete several other forms including an adoption contract. This process takes approximately 30 minutes. The pet you select will remain at the shelter for transport to the veterinarian for its spay/neuter surgery. Back to TopWill my adopted pet be spayed/neutered?All pets must be spayed or neutered before going home from the Shelter. The adoption cost covers the surgery, basic immunizations (except for rabies), microchip, worming, license, and feline leukemia screening for cats. Remember that post surgical care is very, very important, and can make the difference between a healthy pet and a sad experience. We ask that you return to the veterinarian who performed the surgery if you think something is wrong with your pet as a result of the surgery. Back to TopWhat if the pet is already spayed/neutered?The cost is the same, but you can take your pet home right away. Back to TopCan I use my own vet for the spay/neuter surgery?If you have a veterinarian and want your veterinarian to perform the surgery, we can make those arrangements. Staff will still transport the pet to the appropriate clinic, but you, the adopter, will need to pay any cost above the surgery allowance ($40.00 for a dog, $30.00 for a cat) that is included in your adoption fee. The veterinarian will be reimbursed by Animal Services for that amount only. You pay the rest. There is limited holding space at the shelter. We have a list of vets who are able to take next day surgeries and who will observe our contract "allowance." After surgery, you may pick up your new pet at the veterinarian's office or, if arranged, at the shelter. Back to TopWhat if my adopted pet gets sick?The Shelter tries to place only healthy pets. We provide immunizations, we disinfect every day, and we screen cats for leukemia before allowing them to be adopted. Sometimes though, a pet can enter the Shelter carrying a disease and spread it to other animals in our care. We wish it couldn't happen, but it can, and occasionally does. So, if your adopted pet becomes seriously ill within 10 days after the adoption, you may return the pet and the Shelter will credit you for selection of another animal. We cannot pay for treatment of the sick animal, nor can we refund the cost of the spay/neuter surgery if it has already been done. After 10 days, we cannot accept responsibility for the pet's illness but we encourage you to call us anyway. Back to TopWhat if I have questions after we get home?At the point of adoption, the pet becomes the sole responsibility of the owner...you. The Shelter has resource materials--books, videos, pamphlets--about pet health care, behavior, and other pet-related problems. Please feel free to call if you need information or if we can be of help to you and your new friend. Or, just to let us know how you're doing. We post Happy Home stories, and we'd really appreciate a picture and a note from you! Back to main pageCopyright © 2003
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