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What does the Fee Cover?

Altered Cats:  $35.00
Unaltered Cats and Kittens:  $85.00 with a $50.00 coupon that goes toward having the cat altered.
 
All cat and kitten adoptions include:  Fellocell 4 vaccination - (Feline Rhino, Calici,  Panaleuk and Chlamydia.  They also have been wormed and are all tested for Fiv/Leuk.  All adoptions also include one month free Shelter Care Insurance, a free physical veterinary exam, a Pets Incredible cat DVD and a free 4 lb bag of Science Diet.
 
Altered Dogs:  $50.00
Unaltered Dogs:  $100.00 with a $50.00 coupon that goes toward having the dog altered.
Unaltered Puppy's (under 6 months) - $135.00 with a $60.00 coupon that goes toward having them altered when old enough.
 
All dog and puppy adoptions include:  Distemper vaccine (Adenovirus, Coronavirus, Parainfluenze, Parvovirus), BBV (Kennel Cough) and wormed.  All dogs and puppy's are also micro-chipped, receive a free physical veterinary exam, one month free Shelter Care Insurance, a Pets Incredible dog DVD and a free 5 lb bag of Science Diet.


What's the Spay/Neuter Coupon?
For those of you adopting a pet which needs to be spayed or neutered, at the time of adoption you will receive a coupon worth $50 off the surgery for a cat or dog and $60 off the surgery for a puppy. Present this to your vet, and your bill will be reduced by the amount of the coupon. It's just another benfit of adopting from us! If you adopt an animal that we've spayed or neutered, your savings is actually much greater - the surgery on larger dogs would cost at least $100.


What if I don't want my pet spayed or neutered?
You don't have a choice if you adopt from an animal shelter. Michigan state law requires that adopted adult pets be altered within 30 days of leaving the shelter, and puppies and kittens to be altered when they reach 6 months of age. Besides, there are enough unwanted and homeless pets already - we sure don't need any more.


Why do we have to pay so much?
It helps us stay open and rescue more animals, but... you're getting a great deal when you adopt a shelter pet. They are vaccinated, wormed, microchipped and many are already altered, so your most of your initial health expenses are taken care of. They have been cared for, socialized, and any diseases we've discovered have been treated. Additionally, each pet comes with a certificate for a free vet check and a discounted training class. If there are problems with your new pet, we will take her back. Also, the shelter staff, knowing the animals well, can help you choose the right pet for your lifestyle. Now, isn't that better than a so-called "free" pet you'd see in the weekend classifieds?


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