The cost of adopting a dog is $101.00, the majority of this is actually a medical deposit ($80.00) that you will get back once the dog is spayed or neutered and has had their rabies vaccination, $7.00 first year license, and $14.00 adoption fee. The cost of adopting a cat is $79.00, $60.00 of which is a medical deposit, $7.00 for the first years license, and a $12.00 adoption fee.
The animals are available for adoption only after they have received a "positive" evaluation.
Animals at the shelter are adopted through an adoption contract. The contract is a legally binding agreement that requires the animal be sterilized, vaccinated against rabies and licensed. You must be 18 years of age to sign the adoption agreement.
Cash and checks are accepted for payment credit debit cards are accepted,except for Visa credit card. Please note if you use your credit card or debit card there is a process fee. If you are not a Bay County resident you will not be required to pay the licensing fee. You would be required to license in your county.
If you are interested in an animal and it has a positive evaluation, you may place your name and phone number on the document referencing that animal.
The animal is adopted on a first come first serve basis. If more than one person is interested in adopting that same animal and these parties are all present at opening of the shelter on the first day of disposition, the staff will refer to the list referencing this animal. The person present in the highest position on the list would be allowed to adopt the animal.
