List of Veterinarians and Spay/Neuter Policies

DOGS

CATS

How can I adopt?

  1. Complete a pre-adoption application.
    • You can fill out the pre-adoption application in person at the shelter.
    • You can fill out the pre-adoption application by phone. 618-456-2362
  2. Once the application has been submitted a shelter employee will go over the application with you to determine if your home is suitable for the animal. There are a number of factors that may or may not contribute to an application being denied.
  3. If your application is approved, the shelter staff will tell you everything that needs to be done in order for an adoption to take place.

Adoption Fees are as follows:

  • Dogs and Puppies: $100.00
  • Cats and Kittens: $80.00
  • Rabbits: $35.00
  • Others vary

Adoption Fees include the following:

  • Microchip
  • Worming
  • Initial Vaccinations (sometimes all vaccinations - ask staff about the status of particular animals)
  • One month free Pet Insurance
  • Free Grooming within 30 days of adoption (Best Grooming by Lana) 529-8218
  • If animal is alread fixed prior to adoption, the adoption fees include the spay/neuter. Otherwise, you as the adopter, are responsible for the cost of this procedure at the vet's office.
The adopted animal will not go home with you the same day it is adopted. We will schedule an appointment at a vet of your choice, providing it is on our list of participating veterinarians.

The animal will need have the following procedures done at the vet's office:

  • spay/neuter (if not already done)
  • heartworm or feline leukemia/FIV test (if required by your veterinarian. All animals have already been tested at least once at the shelter.)
  • rabies vaccination (if not already done)
  • fecal (optional)
  • other procedures may be recommended by your veterinarian

You, as the adopter, are responsible for any costs incurred at the veterinarian's office for the above listed procedures, and any medications prescribed by your veterinarian. Your total costs will vary, depending on which animal you are adopting and what procedures have already been done, as well as the veterinarian you choose. For instance, a particular dog may already be neutered and completely up-to-date on all vaccinations, so you would not incur those additional costs. However, if the dog or cat you are adopting has not been neutered or given the rabies vaccination yet, then you would have to pay for those procedures at the vet when you pick up your new pet. Be aware that the prices charged for the same procedures vary widely from veterinarian to veterinarian.

The following vaccinations are provided by the Humane Society during the animal's stay at our facility:

  • Dogs are vaccinated for: Distemper, Adenovirus Type 2, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus, Leptospira Bacterin, and Kennel Cough.
  • Puppies are vaccinated for: Distemper, Adenovirus Type 2, Coronavirus, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus, and Kennel Cough.
  • Cats and Kittens are vaccinated for: Feline Rhinotracheitis, Calici, Panleukopenia, and Chlamydia.
  • Most of our cats and dogs are already up to date on rabies vaccinations as well as the above vaccines.

All canines are on heartworm preventative. Dogs and Cats also receive Frontline or Advantage for flea and tick prevention.

If you have any questions regarding adoption, please call (618) 457-2362 or e-mail us.

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Revised January 2007