ANIMAL HOUSE SHELTER, INC.

Adoption Process

Animal House Shelter is dedicated to providing a healthy, stress-free, and comfortable environment for the animals in our care. To minimize stress, we do not allow walk-through viewing of the dogs at the shelter. During your visit, an adoption counselor will guide you through the adoption process and introduce you to as many dogs as you wish to meet, ensuring the best match for you, your family, and your new pet. The cats reside in a spacious free-roam cat room, allowing them to socialize with each other, the staff, volunteers, and potential adopters throughout the day. At Animal House, we recognize that each animal has a unique personality. We treat these animals as if they were our own, and we are committed to finding them loving, permanent homes. To adopt a pet, please note the following requirements: 1. Adoption donations must be made in cash, money order, traveler's check, cashier's check, or by VISA, Discover, or MasterCard. Personal checks are not accepted. 2. You must be at least 21 years old to adopt. 3. All household members, including any dogs you currently own, must be present during the final adoption process. Cats do not need to be brought to the shelter as we will conduct a cat compatibility test here to minimize stress. 4. Any dogs and cats you currently own must be up to date on vaccinations and spayed/neutered before visiting the shelter for adoption. 5. Please complete and submit the online application. A veterinary reference is required if you have previously owned a pet. 6. All adoptions may be subject to a home check prior to finalization. 7. We do not permit anyone to place a dog on hold; this policy is strictly enforced. 8. Adoption donations for dogs and puppies range from $50 to $500, as indicated on each individual profile. 9. Adoption donations for cats and kittens range from $75 to $250, also noted on their individual profiles. 10. Many older dogs and cats have reduced adoption donations, which are specified on their profiles on the Adoptable Dogs or Adoptable Cats pages. 11. Senior citizens are encouraged to inquire about our Senior to Senior Program, which waives the adoption donation for individuals 65 years or older who adopt a pet 8 years or older, with an approved application. 12. At the time of adoption, an adoption counselor will assist you through the process, answer your questions, and ask questions regarding your adoption. 13. Our adoption hours are seven days a week from 11 AM to 7 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday. On Tuesdays, we are open from 11 AM to 4 PM, and on Saturdays, from 9 AM to 7 PM. No appointment is necessary. 14. We maintain the same hours on holidays. 15. All animals are microchipped, spayed/neutered, heartworm tested or tested for FeLV/FIV, and vaccinated. They receive monthly Heartgard Plus and Frontline Plus while in our care. Pet insurance is also available through ShelterCare.com. 16. When adopting a cat or kitten, please ensure you have an appropriate carrier. You may bring your own or purchase a cardboard carrier for $10. Please remember that all other dogs and family members must be present at the shelter for the final adoption.