City of Rushville Animal Shelter
Our Mission
The Rushville Animal Shelter provides animal control services to all unincorporated towns of Rush County residents and a safe shelter for stray or unwanted animals of Rush County.
Although we are a city shelter and we do not turn anyone away, we do not euthanize based on the number of days an animal has been in our care. We will do everything our limited resources will allow to provide a comfortable stay for each animal. Yes, there are times we will need to decide to provide peace for an animal through euthanasia. This decision is never taken lightly and is done when the animal is suffering from illness or injury that is beyond our ability to address and for animals who simply can not coexist with the public without causing harm.
While the animals are in our care we will attempt to address each animal's physical and mental needs to give them the best chance at adoption and to also limit their stress while in a shelter environment. Ultimately our goal is for each of the animals in our care to have a home environment with a family who can give them the individual attention they all deserve.
Adoption Policy
The adoption process is fairly simple. We do have a few requirements for adopters, but nothing that should make the adoption process impossible.
-Adoption fees can be paid for by cash, check, or card. There is a 3% charge for card transactions.
-Holds are not accepted, all adoptions are first-come, first-served
-If you have another dog at home, bring them along if you wish for us to do a dog intro (some of the dogs in our care will require a dog intro)
-All cats must leave in a carrier. You may purchase one from us for $20. The carrier we sell is soft-sided fabric that is collapsible
-Currently, any animal that is already spayed or neutered has a FREE adoption fee.
-Currently, any animal that is NOT already spayed or neutered has a deposit fee that is required to be paid at the time of adoption. The adopter will be required to get the pet spayed or neutered within 90 days of adoption. If done and documents are returned to us, the adopter will get their deposit refunded.
-Any donations above and beyond are always welcome! We use donation money to spay and neuter before adoption, vaccinate, treat basic illness and injuries, and so much more!
We encourage and allow home trials at no cost. Typically starting for about a week. This is a great way to determine if a pet is right for your family and home without committing.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND QUESTIONS ABOUT OUR SHELTER, ADOPTION PROCESS, ETC. VISIT OUR WEBSITE! www.rushvilleanimalshelter.com
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day hours Monday 12 pm - 5 pm Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm Thursday 10 am - 5 pm Friday 10 am - 5pm Saturday Closed Sunday Closed