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03/10/2010 08:47 AM
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Adopting a Pet From the Outer Banks SPCA
We would welcome the opportunity to have one of the fine pets in our shelter become your new best friend! Please stop by our shelter and give one of them a chance to win you over. We think that when you do a dollar-for-dollar comparison, you just won't find a better value on a better pet! Why spend hundreds or even thousands on a pet when you can have a pet that will appreciate the new home you can provide. Application- The first step in adopting from the Dare County Animal Shelter is to loate through our website or preferably come to the Shelter to meet your new best friend. We like for all potential parents of our animals to come in and spend some time with the one of their choosing. Once you have chosen a particular pet, we need you to fill out an application. This gives us important information about you and where you live. We verify that you own your home and if you rent we verify that the landlord (landlady) approves of pets being in the home. We then do a check to see that all currently owned animals are current on vaccinations and licenses, this can take from 1 to 3 business days. We then will contact you to let you know. You will then need to come in to sign the contract and pay all fees that pertain to that particular animal. Visiting the veterinarian- All pets adopted are bathed, dipped, wormed and given distemper shots at the shelter. Within seven (7) days from adopting your new pet, it must go to the veterinarian for a physical exam. The physical examination is free, and will help establish a relationship with your veterinarian and ensure your new pet is healthy. If the veterinarian recommends any shots, treatment or worming, he or she will discuss them and their cost before proceeding. State law requires that all dogs and cats 4 months and older be vaccinated against rabies. Animals that are not currently up to date on their rabies shots must be vaccinated by a veterinarian. Adopters pay a low-cost fee of $5.00 directly to the veterinarian for the rabies shot. The free physical exam will be performed on all adopted animals delivered to the veterinarian by the shelter staff, prior to surgery. Spaying & Neutering- Because of the tremendous pet over population problem, the adoption contract requires every pet adopted from the shelter be spayed or neutered. If your pet is more than 4 months old, shelter staff will deliver it to the veterinarian you have chosen (within Dare County), and you will need to pick it up after surgery. If your pet is younger than four months, the staff will make an appointment, but it is your responsibility to keep it. Failure to spay or neuter will result in repossession of the pet. Signing the adoption contract- After adoption application is approved a time is scheduled for you to come back to the shelter to sign the adoption contract, pay the fees, and make arrangements to pick up the pet. You must agree to the terms of the legally binding adoption contract and sigh that you will abide by all of them. If you have questions about the terms of this contract, please ask. Picking up your pet- Be sure to bring a properly ventilated carrier if you’re adopting a cat, small dog, kitten, or puppy. If you’re adopting a larger dog, bring a collar and a leash. (You'll need those for exercising any size of dog.) Pet supplies are easy to find, but you can support the Outer Banks SPCA by purchasing them at the shelter. OBXSPCA Adoption Fees
E.mail: spca@co.dare.nc.us After Hours & Emergencies The Dare County Animal Shelter provides care of stray and unwanted animals, cruelty investigation, injured animal rescue, euthanasia of sick, injured and unplaceable animals, response to animal-nuisance complaints, response to animal bites, rabies control, and humane education. 1-888-876-5942 |
