FAQ

Does the shelter offer vaccines?

The shelter offers parvo/distemper and bordetella for canines, and for felines we offer the FDVCR vaccines. We offer rabies vouchers, (rabies has to be administered by a vet). Please call for current pricing. 

Does the shelter offer microchipping? 

Yes, call for current pricing.

How much is it to adopt an animal from the shelter? 

Currently dog adoptions are $85 and cat adoptions are $75. Any animal under the age of 1 years old will require a $50 cash deposit, refunded at the time of surgery for spay or neuter. 

If I want to adopt another dog, can I bring my current dog to the shelter for a meet-and-greet?

The shelter encourages owners to bring current dogs for meet-and-greet with any of our dogs.

If my pet has a medical emergency, can I bring it to the shelter? 

Unfortunately, the shelter does not have a vet on staff. It is recommended to call a local veterinarian.

What does it mean when you say 3-days stray hold?

A 3-day stray hold means the shelter will keep the animal for at least 3 days in order to attempt to contact the owner. If the owner does not contact the shelter to make arrangements, the animal is then eligible for adoption. 

Why is it important to have my pet microchipped? 

Microchipping helps identify the current owner of the animal. A collar or tag can fall off. A microchip is a permanent implantation of identification for that animal.  It is important to keep your contact information up-to-date with the microchip company.

Does it hurt my animal to be microchipped?

In order to implant a microchip, a small pinch with a needle inserts a chip under the skin about the size of a grain of rice. Most animals do not realize that they are getting microchipped The whole procedure takes less than 2 minutes.