Clay County Animal Care and Control

Adoption process

The adoption fees for dogs and cats vary based on their age and sterilization status. For dogs under three years old, the fee is $70 if the dog has been sterilized by the Clay County Animal Control and Care (CCACC). If the dog was previously sterilized, the fee is $20. If the dog is not sterilized, the adoption fee is $10, and the adopter will be responsible for the cost of sterilization at a Clay County veterinarian. For dogs three years and older, there is no adoption fee. However, if the dog has not been sterilized, the adopter must cover the sterilization costs at a Clay County veterinarian. For cats up to one year old, the adoption fee is $30 if they have been sterilized by CCACC. The fee is $20 if they were previously sterilized. If the cat is not sterilized, the fee is $10, and the adopter will need to pay for sterilization at a Clay County veterinarian. For cats between one and two years old, the fee is $15 if they are sterilized by CCACC and $10 if they were previously sterilized. There is no adoption fee for cats that are not sterilized, but the adopter is responsible for the sterilization costs at a Clay County veterinarian. For cats three years and older, there is no adoption fee, but the adopter will be responsible for the cost of sterilization at a Clay County veterinarian.