Stop
in and visit with our amazing adoptees!
A
new pet can provide you and your family with more unconditional
love than you can imagine. Careful research and planning are
essential to being a pet owner. It requires more than just
providing adequate water and shelter. A pet is a lifetime commitment
and should not be taken lightly. By becoming a pet parent,
you take on the responsibility to care for their health and
well being. This commitment includes providing your pet with
proper healthcare, grooming, pet training, nutrition, and socialization,
as well as spending quality time with your pet.
You're about to make an important decision!
| In order to select the best fit for your lifestyle, Heartland
technicians will inquire about such things as: |
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- Your schedule
It is important to be realistic about how much time you
have to give to a pet. How much time do you spend away
from home?
- Children
Are they old enough to interact with a dog or cat responsibly
without hurting themselves or the animal?
- Companion pets
Gather information on your pets likes and dislikes when
it comes to compatibility with other pets. For instance,
some cats don't mind dogs; others are terrified of them.
- Exercise and elimination accommodations
Some dogs may require a fenced yard.
- Landlord permissions
Rental units may have restrictions on pets.
- Cost
The average life span of a dog can be 10-15 years, and
that of an indoor cat can even be longer (up to 20 years).
Your pet will need regular veterinary care, a nutritious
pet food, toys, a crate, a pet carrier and other miscellaneous
supplies. If you choose a special needs adoption, please
think about the ongoing medical care for their entire
life.
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Adoption Fee
All fees and donations go directly
to
cover the cost of the
care of the animals.
You
will pay a non-refundable fee for either a dog or cat
and sign an adoption contract. The adoption cost includes: |
- Spay/neuter
- First set of vaccines
- Dewormer
- Heartworm test
- One month of heartworm prevention
- A gift certificate good for one six week course of dog
obedience
- 1 8 lb. bag of IVD Development puppy or a 4 lb. bag of
IVD Development kitten food
- Feline
Leukemia & AIDS Test
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