Huron Humane Society Adoption Fees

All cats and kittens have been vaccinated with Felocell 4 which aids in preventing feline viral rhinotracheitis (FVR) caused by FHV-1 (feline herpesvirus-1) , respiratory disease caused by FCV (feline calicivirus), feline panleukopenia (FPL) caused by FPV (feline parvovirus), and feline chlamydiosis caused by Chlamydia psittaci. They have also been tested for feline leukemia and FIV and are de-wormed. Our cats and kittens come with a free physical veterinary exam to be completed within 10 days of adoption and one month of free Shelter Care Insurance.

All dogs and puppies have been vaccinated with Vanguard Plus 5/CV which aids in preventing CD (canine distemper) caused by CDV (canine distemper virus), ICH (infectious canine hepatitis) caused by CAV-1 (canine adenovirus-1), CAV-2 (canine adenovirus-2) respiratory disease, CPV (canine parvovirus) and CCV (canine coronavirus) enteritis, and respiratory disease caused by CPI (canine parainfluenza) virus. They have also been vaccinated with Vanguard-B as an aid in preventing canine infectious tracheobronchitis (ITB) ("kennel cough") caused by B. bronchiseptica. All dogs and puppies are de-wormed as well and are microchipped before being adopted. Our dogs and puppies come with a free physical veterinary exam to be completed within 10 days of adoption and one month of free Shelter Care Insurance.

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, de-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. 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?