More On Adoption

Fees for exotic animals and birds will vary – please ask.

The adoption fees you pay include:

• Required alteration of the animal or a refundable spay/neuter voucher.
• Vaccinations and other medical services.
• One-year license for dogs living in our service area.

Taking Your New Pet Home

You need a leash and collar for a dog or a crate for a smaller animal to use on your trip home.

• There are inexpensive leashes and crates you can buy at the shelter.
• If your new pet has not been altered, we will do that before you take it home.
  • Most animals are altered while they are waiting to be adopted.
  • If we alter the dog after you select it, surgery will be scheduled typically within a day or two.
• The pet you take home will also be microchipped.

Lost Dogs

• You may also look on the Lost page for a pet.
• If the owner doesn’t pick up the animal, it will be made available for adoption.
• While an unaltered dog is on the Lost pages and waiting to be reunited with its owner, we will not alter the dog.
  • If the owner doesn’t collect the dog within the allotted time, the dog will be placed with other available animals.
  • Only then will we surgically alter the dog. 

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