Explanation of Fees

Because HELP the Animals runs completely on donations and adoption fees, we try to keep our fees as low as possible while also keeping our doors open. Our fees do not vary based on pure or mixed breed, or by age. They are as follows:

Cat: $65

Dog: $85

When adopting from HELP, your animal is:

-Up to date on all of their vaccinations

You will be given your animals medical records when the adoption is finalized. Animals over four months have received both their rabies and viral vaccinations, which should be boostered once a year. Animals under four months may require additional vaccinations as determined by a licensed veterinarian, and these are the adopter's responsibility.

-Spayed or Neutered

HELP the Animals has a 100% spay/neuter out-the-door policy, meaning that your animal must be altered before leaving our facility. We do surgeries on site, and most animals are spayed or neutered before being presented to the public for adoption. With some younger animals, the adoption may be postponed for a few days until the animal can be altered.

Special Programs:

Adopt-A-Buddy;

When adopting a pet, we at HELP the Animals are firm believers that having more than one provides many benefits to both the animal and the owner. Having two animals provides a situation in which the animals are consistently exposed to each other, and there is less of a problem introducing others into the situation (cats, dogs, babies, family members, etc.). Another benefit is that the animal has a partner, and is not lonely when the family is gone. The cost of adopting two cats is $90, a dog and a cat is @125, and two dogs together is $140.

Silver Seniors:

Some of our animals have either come to us at an advanced age, or have spent most of their lives at the shelter. Cats over 8 years of age, and dogs over five are considered to be part of our Silver Seniors program, which reduces their adoption fee.

Joyce's Angels:

Often animals come to us because they require some kind of special care. Cats that can be considered special needs may be so because they are positive for FIV, FeLV or FIP, need to be fed a special diet, or have some physical disability. These cats should be marked on our website, and also at petfinder.com and adopt-a-pet.com. Please consider taking one of our angels into your home! Fill out an application online or call us up, tell us who you are interested in, and ask about the Angel's program.