How to Adopt
The shelter is conducting business at the facility to include all services offered to the public by appointment. Walk-ins are permitted however those with appointments will be assisted first. Those needing services can call 816-271-4877 to schedule an appointment with staff. Those interested in adopting or meeting an animal should submit an online application and staff will contact regarding a meet/greet or adoption appointment. Adoptions are done on a first come first serve basis which is determined by who submits an application on a specific animal first.
What are the adoption requirements?
Applicants must be 18 years of age and fill out an online application to be considered for the interested animal. Applicants who provide conflicting or inconsistent information or who misrepresent information on the adoption application or during the interview will not be considered for adoption. Applicants cannot:
- Have a documented history of animal abuse or neglect.
- Use the animal for experimental or research purposes.
- Adopt an animal for another person who has been refused and adoption.
- Have a documented history of animal abandonment including an animal being impounded at the shelter and not reclaimed.
- Have a history of surrendering an animal to a facility for reasons which may be considered irresponsible pet ownership (too many animals, refusal or inability to afford sterilization, etc.).
- Have a history whose animal has recently died of an infectious disease or unknown cause deemed suspicious, or who has failed to seek reasonable veterinary care for a sick animal.
- Adopt a small mammal such as a rabbit or guinea pig to use for eating or breeding purposes
- Reside in a rental property in which the landlord does not allow pets
What is the adoption fee?
ADOPTION FEES FOR CATS/KITTENS: $5.00 to $102.50. What is included in my adoption fee:
• Spay or Neuter -$40-$50
• Rabies/FVRCP vaccinations-$15
• FeLV/FIV test: $25 (optional)
• Parasite Exam-$10
• Microchip-$7.50
• City registration and tag-$5 (if applicable)
• Adoption Fee-$5
ADOPTION FEES FOR DOGS/PUPPIES: $10.00 to $130.00. What is included in my adoption fee:
• Spay or Neuter-$65-$100
• Rabies/DA2PP vaccinations-$15
• Parasite Exam-$10
• Heartworm Test-$20
• Microchip-$7.50
• City registration and tag-$5 (if applicable)
• Adoption Fee-$10
What is included in the adoption fee?
FOR CATS/KITTENS:
• Spay or Neuter
• Rabies/FVRCP vaccinations
• FeLV/FIV test (optional)
• Parasite Exam
• Microchip
• City registration and tag (if applicable)
FOR DOGS/PUPPIES:
• Spay or Neuter
• Rabies/DA2PP vaccinations
• Parasite Exam
• Heartworm Test
• Microchip
• City registration and tag (if applicable)