Adoptions

All dogs and cats are spayed and/or neutered prior to adoption and the adoption fee also includes microchipping at the time of adoption. All dogs must leave the Shelter with a collar and leash and all cats must leave in an approved carrier. Visit our PAWSITIVELY PURRFECT ADOPTION CENTER.

Placing Animals with HSMS

NOTICE: It is a crime to abuse, ignore, or dump unwanted animals. These offenses are punishable by incarceration and fine. HSMS will prosecute to the fullest extent allowed by law those caught dumping animals on HSMS or other property.

HSMS realizes there are situations where pets can no longer be cared for. It is not a crime or shameful event if you are UNABLE to care for your animals or find loving homes for them. The sad truth is that owners die, become ill, grow old, lose their jobs, lose their homes, and suffer many other tragic circumstances that impact one’s ability to care for a pet. And while HSMS is severely limited in its resources – both human and fiscal – you are able to place your animal with us. If you want to relinquish your animal to HSMS, please go here for contact information and to schedule an appointment.

All animal intakes are done on an appointment basis. This ensures that there is “room at the inn” and that the necessary staffing is available to test, evaluate and vaccinate the incoming animal as well as to record all the required information relative to examinations, medical, etc. The in-processing process takes approximately 45 minutes from start to finish.

HSMS will ask for a donation at the time of intake. For each animal, the Shelter asks for a minimum of $25.00. For those with less financial means, HSMS will gladly accept volunteer work at the Shelter. The cost of caring for animals is astronomical. HSMS is a non-profit organization, receives minimal county funding and has no veterinarians on staff. That means HSMS absorbs all room, board, medical, staff, records, and placement fees for each animal taken in. The standard medical intake includes:

If you don’t find the perfect pet from among those available for adoption today, we can assist you with finding the pet of your dreams. By emailing us with your contact information and the type of pet you desire, we can alert you when that type of pet comes available. We encourage you to check the dog and cat adoption pages frequently as the pets change frequently.