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| Animals
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homes were found for nearly 2,200 cats and dogs last year
through adoption. In addition, another 600 lost pets were
returned to their owners. Those wishing to adopt a pet
are all carefully screened to insure the animals will
be well treated. The Shelter is open for adoptions every
day. Various
types and breeds of animals are available for adoption
at the shelter. If you don't see what you are looking
for in our Pet List , please feel free to stop by during
adoption hours. We always have more animals than are
listed on the site. We have a huge demand for puppies
and kittens, so we cannot notify you when one is available.
They are usually adopted within hours of becoming available.
Highly desirable animals are often adopted within hours
of the shelter opening the day after they are posted.
If you take the time to email and wait for a response,
the animal will usually be gone. The pet list is updated
at least three times a week. Please do not call the
shelter asking for more information. The staff that
answers the phone will not be able to help, and often
you will just get a machine. We are unable to return
this type of call. You must come to the shelter in person
to adopt. We do not ship animals.
"Please
be aware, while we try to keep our pet list as up-to-date
as possible, we cannot guarantee an animal will still
be available when you arrive. The shelter reserves the
right to refuse an adoption. Proof of residence must
be shown. Please bring in the entire family to meet
the prospective pet. If you are considering adopting
a dog and have one already, we ask that you bring it
to the shelter for an introduction in one of our outdoor
pens. If you rent, we need to contact your landlord
or see a lease that states you may have a pet.
A stray must be held for 7 days to give its owners a
chance to reclaim it. During this period animals are
not available for adoption. The strays will be made
available for adoption at the end of that holding period
as the shelter opens for adoption on the eighth day.
The shelter will not pre-adopt any animal prior to that
time. In the event more than one family is interested
in an animal, the shelter management reserves the right
to match the pet with a family of their choosing, based
on their experience at the shelter. Thank you for your
interest in offering a home to one of our wonderful
pets."
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| Please
be aware, while we try to keep our pet list as up-to-date
as possible, we cannot guarantee an animal will still
be available when you arrive. The shelter reserves the
right to refuse an adoption. Proof of residence must be
shown. Please bring in the entire family to meet the prospective
pet. If you are considering adopting a dog and have one
already, we ask that you bring it to the shelter for an
introduction in one of our outdoor pens. If you rent,
we need to contact your landlord or see a lease that states
you may have a pet. If
you own, the shelter requires proof of home ownership,
either a deed, mortgage statement or tax bill. |
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| Adoption
fees (MasterCard, Visa, checks or money orders...no cash
accepted): |
| Dogs: |
under
6 years old |
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$100.00 |
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over
6 years old |
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$75.00 |
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| Cats: |
under
6 years old |
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$75.00 |
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over
6 years old |
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$50.00 |
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| Rabbits,
Ferrets: |
$35 |
| Guinea
Pigs, hamsters, gerbils, mice |
$10 |
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| All
animals must be spayed or neutered before leaving. Above
prices include the cost of neutering if needed. Fees are
currently being reviewed and are subject to change.
Our
animals receive a quick check by our medical department
before adoption. We do not do blood work or a thorough
exam. For that reason we strongly recommend you bring
the animal to your own vet as soon as possible. If your
vet finds a serious problem, we will take back the pet
and issue a refund or exchange. Returns must be accompanied
by a letter from your vet and must be within two weeks
of the adoption date. If your pet gets sick within two
weeks of the adoption date, we will take the pet back
and refund the adoption fee. We will take the animal
back during the two week period following adoption for
any reason, but will only issue a refund for a serious
medical problem with the animal. If you wish to return
the animal after the first two weeks, there will be
a charge. If you wish to have your own vet treat your
new pet, it is at your own expense.
If
you have another pet, we strongly recommend isolating
your new animal until your own vet gives it a clean
bill of health. We are not responsible for the health
of any other animal in your household. Cats are tested
for feline leukemia/FIV, but for young kittens and cats
recently exposed to the diseases, the results are not
guaranteed.
If
you are a rescue group that would like to help, please
read our rescue policies.
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