![]() ![]() ![]() What do I need to bring with me to complete an adoption?įor all adoptions, you will need to provide a piece of photo identification for yourself with your current address. Post-adoption vet care: Our cat adopters receive coupons from local veterinary clinics of up to $250 in post-adoption veterinary care! Retail coupon: Our retail adoption partners provide a minimum $25 coupon to support new adopters with their initial post-adoption retail purchases. Health guarantee: Our 14-day health guarantee ensures that you can call or email us immediately if there is a problem. OHS adoption price: Cats: $225, kittens: $315 Dogs: $390, puppies/small dogs: $480Īdoption bonus! When you adopt from the OHS, you will also receive support to help ensure a smooth integration of your new pet into your home, including an OHS health guarantee, access to free or discounted vet services, and pet store retail coupons to help you set your new pet up for success! Total average market cost for a “free” dog: $1,340 Total average market cost for a “free” cat: $1,347 Our adoption fee is the best deal around! Microchip: All cats and dogs are implanted with a microchip (a permanent form of identification) prior to being adopted. Spay/neuter: Cats, dogs and rabbits adopted from the OHS are sterilized. Vaccinations: The first core vaccination (FVRCP) is given and, if the animal is in our care for any extended period of time, they will receive a booster (2nd vaccination). ![]() ![]() All cats receive a Wood’s Lamp test to rule out ringworm, a highly contagious fungal parasite.ĭisease screening: Cats are tested for a serious feline disease, FIV/FELV. When an animal is suspected of having other parasites, a stool sample is taken, examined under the microscope and if positive, the veterinarian sees the cat and prescribes medication. Parasite screening and treatment: All cats and dogs receive initial medication for the most common internal parasites. This translates into much needed information about the animal in order to make the best possible match between the potential adopter and the animal for a successful and permanent placement. A veterinarian will examine all animals requiring a diagnosis or prescription.īehaviour assessment: Dogs and cats receive a behaviour assessment prior to being placed for adoption. Health check: all animals receive a routine health check by our veterinary technical staff prior to adoption. We think you’ll agree that adopting a pet from the OHS offers great savings! How much are you really saving?īelow we have compared the market price of common needs of a new pet, versus what is included in the dog and cat adoption fees at the OHS. A free puppy from the newspaper needs the same. However, that kitten needs to be health checked by your veterinarian, dewormed, vaccinated, and spayed. A free kitten from a friend of a friend is hard to resist. At first this may seem like a great idea: free pets means more families will be able to afford a homeless animal. We are often asked why we don’t give away free dogs, free cats, free rabbits, and other free companion animals. ![]()
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