The Highland SPCA was founded in 1996 by a group of dedicated animal-lovers to operate Highland County's animal shelter and try to get homes for some of the animals. We've had a great success rate, thanks to our members and volunteers. Funding comes entirely from membership fees, donations, and sales from the Attic--a unique collection of donated items to benefit the SPCA, housed in the log cabin on Spruce Street in Downtown Monterey. The Attic is truly a community effort to save lost and abandoned animals. Happy endings are possible, and the Highland SPCA has connected many, many animals with loving, forever families.
Adopting a friend
Thank you for inviting one of our orphaned animals into your home. Adoption is by application only. Applications can be picked up either at the Highland County Animal Shelter or the Attic in downtown Monterey. They are also available via email. When requesting an application, please write "about a shelter animal" in the subject line. Adoption fees are: Dogs-$25.00, Cats and kittens--$20.00, Puppies (up to four months)--$50.00. Adopters are given a spay/neuter certificate which must be returned to us with a vet's signature. We will confirm with the vet. This is part of our contract. There is a $50.00 adoption fee for out-of-state adopters, in addition to the regular adoption fee. For exampe, the out-of-state-fee for adopting a puppy is $100.00. $50.00 is refundable upon receipt of signed certificate and phone confirmation by the vet. Inquiries are welcome, but we cannot reserve animals. Adoption preference is given on a first come-first served basis. The first application returned will be given preference.
Come Visit Us!
Come to the intersection of US 250 and Spruce Street (Route 636), turn south and drive about 3/4 mile. Go past the Highland Center (stone building on the right) and up a steep hill to Airport Terrace Road. Turn right and follow the road to the landfill. (Shelter is behind the landfill). Please call for an appointment before coming. (540)468-3405
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