What Adoption Fees Cover:. Looking for a New Pet:. When You Arrive:. Powered by Firespring. Depending on the age, breed, size, and factors. Please be aware that you will need to supply a leash for your newly adopted dog. All adoptable dogs at MHS are given collars while in our care. We provide temporary cardboard carriers for cats, but you are welcome and encouraged to bring one from home.
These are not meant to be permanent traveling enclosures. Critters: Rabbits will be spayed or neutered prior to adoption. Small animals are not adopted with their enclosure. Adopters will need to be prepared with a proper enclosure prior to adoption. Adoption Process Before You Adopt: Check your city, county, and landlord's if applicable animal restrictions.
Consider the breed, size, and number of animals you are allowed to have for your living situation. Communicate with all members of your household that you intend to adopt. Make sure everyone is on the same page in terms of size, breed, gender, and energy level preferences.
Plan for a space for your new pet to decompress. This might include a kennel or space within you home that can be sectioned off from other pets. Thanks to our partner Hill Science Diet, we will send dogs and cats home with a small bag of food. Depending on the size of your adopted pet this may only last a few days. Consider the kind of food you plan to purchase for your new pet to properly introduce it to your adopted animal.
If you are not already an established client, consider contacting local vets before you adopt to see who is taking new clients.
