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Adopting an animal from the RCHS is a simple process. After you see an animal on-line or in the newspaper, we invite you to visit with them in person and learn more about them through our Adoption Books and talking to staff members. After you select an animal whom you are interested in adopting, you will be asked to fill out our Adoption Questionnaire. Please be prepared to provide the following pieces of information:
***Current vet records for any animals you already own or your veterinarian’s name and phone number.
***Evidence of homeownership (i. e. mortgage stub or tax bill) or your landlord’s name and phone number.Please note that we will not be able to get current vet records or landlord approval by the telephone on Saturday or Sunday so bringing as much paper work with you as possible will be best. |
We
ask
for
this
information
to
ensure
that
we
are
adopting
animals
into
permanent
homes
where
the
current
animals
are
healthy
and
where,
if
you
live
in a
rental
property,
the
landlord
allows
pets.
Research
shows
that
this
information
helps
animals
to
stay
permanently
in
new
adoptive
homes.
The
last
step
in
the
process
is
the
schedule
a
time
for
all
the
members
of
your
family
to
come
in
and
visit
with
the
animal
you
are
interested
in.
If
you
are
interested
in a
dog
and
you
already
have
a
dog,
please
bring
him
or
her
too!
Please
note
that
the
RCHS
does
not
hold
animals
pending
adoption
approval,
i.e.
while
processing
landlord
or
veterinarian
checks.
Sometimes
animals
may
be
adopted
but
are
still
at
the
shelter
for
a
short
period
of
time
following
adoption.
For
example,
when
a
new
owner
cannot
pick
up
the
animal
immediately,
or
the
animal
is
scheduled
for
spay/neuter
surgery
and
will
be
picked
up
from
vet
clinic,
or
the
owner
is
picking
up
supplies
before
returning
for
the
animal.
In
these
cases,
the
animal’s
cage
or
kennel
will
have
a
sign
stating
“I
am
going
to
my
new
home
soon;
please
consider
one
of
my
friends
at
the
shelter.”
Any
exception
to
this
policy
must
be
approved
by
the
Animal
Services
Director
or
Executive
Director.
The
Rutland
County
Humane
Society
is
responsible
for
placing
our
animals
into
the
most
appropriate
homes
possible.
This
responsibility
may
result
in
the
denial
of
an
adoption
at
the
discretion
of
the
Animal
Services
Director
or
the
Executive
Director.
RCHS
Adoption
fees
Puppies
(0-12
months)
$125
Adult
Dogs
(1-7
years)
$100
Senior
Dogs
(8-12
years)
$60
Senior
Dogs
(12+
years)
Donation
Only
This
adoption
fee
includes:
-Spaying/Neutering-Distemper
and
Kennel
Cough
Vaccines*
– Deworming/Defleaing
-
Collar,
Leash,
ID
Tag,
Microchip
-
Free
physical
with
your
veterinarian
-
Sample
Food
-
Valuable
dog
behavior
information
and
free
behavioral
counseling
for
the
lifetime
of
your
pet
–
50%
discount
on
RCHS
obedience
classes.
*Adult
Animals
also
receive
Rabies
Vaccines.
Kittens
(0-12
months)
$90
(2
for
$105)
Adult
Cats
(1-7
years)
$70
Senior
Cats
(8-12
years)
$30
Senior
Cats
(12+
years)
Donation
Only
If
you
wish
to
adopt
2
cats
aged
1
year
or
older,
the
fee
for
the
2nd
cat
will
be
an
additional
$15.
This
adoption
fee
includes:
-
Spaying/Neutering-Distemper
Vaccine*
and
Feline
Leukemia
Test
– Deworming/Defleaing
-
ID
Tag,
Microchip, Pet
Carrier
-
Free
physical
with
your
veterinarian
-
Sample
Food
-
Valuable
cat
behavior
information
and
free
behavioral
counseling
for
the
lifetime
of
your
pet.
*
Adult
Animals
also
receive
Rabies
Vaccines.
Small
Animals
Rabbits
$25
($35
for
2)
Birds
$25
($35
for
2)
Guinea
Pigs,
Hamsters,
Mice,
Rats
$20
($30
for
2)
If a
small
animal
arrived
in a
cage,
he
may
go
home
with
it
at
no
extra
charge. |
