The Marion County Humane Society
PO Box 905
Fairmont, WV 26554
304-366-5391

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THE ROLE OF THE MARION COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY

To provide a safe and humane sheltering facility to house and care for animals. To assure proper placement of homeless animals by adoption or by use of qualified rescue groups. To promote spay/neutering and responsible pet ownership.

Most of our animals come from a bad past which may include abuse, neglect, and/or abandonment. This is why we are so particular about who our animals go home with. If you would like to adopt a companion animal, one that will be part of your family, please come and visit us.

HOURS

Monday-Saturday 10:30-5:00, Sunday 1-4.

ADOPTION PRICES

Cat/kitten $35.00 Spayed/neutered cat/kitten $50.00 Dog/puppy $40.00 Spayed/neutered dog/puppy $70.00 Pure Bred dog/puppy $100.00

ADOPTION PROCEDURE

If you are interested in adopting a pet, come and meet the animals. Decide which animal may be right for your family, then fill out a pre-adoption application. (All questions must be answered before we will consider you.) A shelter employee will contact you to schedule a home visit. After the home visit and a review of your application, you will be contacted by a shelter employee within 24 hours. If the animal is 5 months of age or older, it will need to be altered before leaving the shelter. A vet appointment will be made. Your next step will be to come in and fill out the adoption contract and pay the adoption fee. Your new pet will be delivered to the vet on the day of the appointment. Out of state residents will also need a home visit which will be set up as soon as possible.

PROCEDURE FOR LEAVING AN ANIMAL AT THE SHELTER FOR ADOPTION

Persons dropping a pet at the shelter must pay a surrender fee of $30.00 and show proof of shots. Persons dropping off a litter with no shots will be required to pay $30.00 for the first pet in the litter and then $5.00 for each of the remaining pets in the litter.

WE ARE NO LONGER ANIMAL CONTROL and are not funded by the city or county. For us to continue helping the animals in our county we need volunteers, donations, and support from the community. If you feel that you could help our shelter in any way, please feel free to call.

OUR WISH LIST

  • Cat treats, dog treats
  • Kitten food, puppy food
  • Cans of cat or dog food
  • Rawhide chews, other chew toys, kongs, puppy toys
  • Cat climbing trees
  • Cat/dog crates-small/medium/large
  • Blankets
  • Outdoor puppy kennels with shade top (Petsmart)
  • Medications
  • Vaccinations
  • Spay/neuter (monetary donations)
  • Cleaning supplies-Odoban, paper towels, garbage bags, liquid detergents, bleach
  • Small paper plates
  • Organizations to hold fund raisers
  • Volunteers to walk, brush, and play with the animals
  • Foster homes
The large amount of animals coming into our shelter is a good enough reason to remind everyone of the importance of spaying and neutering your pet. We are in desperate need of new members. Our member numbers have dwindled lately and we are hoping for new ideas. This is a great way to add some extra curricular activities to your life and the animals would love to have you! We are, also, always in need of dependable volunteers to perform the necessary chores of animal care. Call us for details at (304)366-5391 or e-mail us at admin@mchswv.com if you're interested in becoming a volunteer.

Directions from North or South:
The Marion County Humane Society shelter is easily accessible to interstate traffic. From I-79, take exit 137 and follow Route 310 into Fairmont. Proceed across the 3rd street Bridge (a curved bridge) and get in the left lane at the light. Make a left on to Fairmont Avenue and continue straight until you reach Shop and Save and at the intersection make a right onto Country Club Rd. Follow to the next light and make a left onto Rte 19. Proceed for approximately 2 miles. Look for a big blue building on the right; it is surrounded by a chain link fence and has our sign out in front.
MCHS, P.O. Box 905, Fairmont WV 26554
Phone: 304.366.5391
Email: admin@mchswv.com

See our website at www.mchswv.com

Click here for a list of pets at this shelter



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