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We Help You Keep Your Pet?
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the more you know about your cats medical, nutritional and behavioral
needs, the healthier and happier your cats life will be. The
ASPCA,
America's leading animal welfare organization, offers this toll free
pet care information 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Give your pet
a second chance before surrendering, call this number 1-888-721-9100.
We work hard to make people understand that animals are a life long commitment,
and we hate to see people give up on their pets due to behavioral problems
(please consider all alternatives). Please visit the
Wonderpuppy
website for alternatives to surrendering your animal. However we do understand
that circumstances sometimes change and people are forced to surrender their pets.
We also understand how hard it is to give up a pet that is part of the
family. We will take in your cat and keep it safe, warm, loved, and
healthy while it resides at the shelter. The West Michigan SPCA does
not have a time limit on how long an animal can stay and does not have
an age or breed restriction. We are a no kill facility. The shelter
will continue to house such animals as long as they are not aggressive
or terminally ill, this type animal would be a liability to house
in the shelter. If you are considering surrendering your
pet due to aggression problems, you must realize that if you don't
trust the animal or want the animal...no one else will.
You must also understand there is a fee to bring your
animal to the shelter. The cost to maintain an animal shelter is incredible.
The shelter must pay for food, vet bills, medication, cleaning supplies,
advertising, and heat. You should also realize the charge for surrendering
your animal is trivial compared to the well being of your pet.
Giving Up A Pet
You must call the West Michigan SPCA to make arrangements
to bring in your cat or kittens. We will quote you the fee at the time
of your call. The fee depends on the animal, breed, age, health, reason
for surrendering, and prior history on the animal. We do not accept
drive in drop off's due to the limited space. Please note: The SPCA
has video surveillance and prosecutes those who abandon their animals
at or on shelter property. THIS IS AGAINST THE LAW! The shelter reserves
the right to refuse aggressive and/or terminally ill animals and to euthanize
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Spay & Neutering
Our Spay & Neutering service is currently on hold now.
This is only a temporary situation.
Until we are back in operation please contact C-Snip in Grand Rapids to get your pet
spayed or neutered.
Their phone number is 616-455-8220.
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How it works:
When you select your pet, you will be asked to complete an
adoption application.
This can be completed online or you are welcome to stop in during
business hours
to fill out an application and select your cat or kitten at the same time.
If your application is approved you will complete an adoption contract.
This process takes approximately 15 minutes.
Mandatory Spay/Neuter
All cats 7 months and older must be spayed or neutered before going
home from the shelter. The adoption cost covers the surgery, a distemper
vaccination, and worming.
How much will it cost?
Cat/kitten adoption fees are $80.00. Cost includes:
spay or neuter, FVRCP vaccination, treatment for round worms and tape worms if
applicable, FIV/Felv blood testing, treatment for fleas and ear mites if applicable.
Indoor/Outdoor?
The West Michigan SPCA prefers that the cats which it adopts out become
indoor-only cats. There are several reasons for this. Outdoor cats have
a tendency to receive much less human attention than indoor cats. Outdoor
cats live much shorter lives due to their exposure to diseases, predators,
traffic, and fights with other cats. However, given the proper supervision,
the SPCA feels that a cat venturing outdoors in a safe environment
can be appropriate.
What if the cat doesn't seem to work out?
We are very particular about matching the right cat up to the right
owners, but occasionally things don't work. The SPCA requires that any
new cat owners confirm that they will bring the cat back if for any
reason the cat does not work out in its new home.
What if my cat gets sick?
The shelter tries to place healthy cats. We provide immunizations and
worming, and also disinfect every day. However, it is possible for a cat
to enter the shelter carrying a disease and spread it to other animals
in our care. We wish it couldn't happen, but it can, and occasionally
does. So, if your adopted cat becomes seriously ill within 10 days after
the adoption, you may return the cat and the shelter will credit you
for selection of another cat. We cannot pay for treatment of the sick
cat, nor can we refund the cost of surgery if it has already been done.
After 10 days, we cannot accept responsibility for the cat's illness,
but we encourage you to call us anyway.
Resource Materials.
At the point of adoption the pet becomes the sole responsibility of
the owner...you. The shelter has resource materials such as books and
pamphlets about pet health care, behavior, and other pet related problems.
Please feel free to call if you need information or if we can be of
help to you and your new friend. We post Good Mews stories, and we'd
appreciate a picture and a note from you...just to let us know how you
are doing.
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You may also visit some of our adoptable cats at
PETCO Adoptions Center
located at 5239 Harvey Street in Norton Shores, MI. |
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How it works:
When you select your pet, you will be asked to complete an
adoption application.
This can be completed online or you are welcome to stop in during
business hours
to fill out an application. Please keep in mind, that we do not hold dogs or
puppies nor promise you that you will receive a particular dog/puppy.
Once your application is approved, you will be given the option of choosing
which dog/puppy you would like from those that are available at that time.
When you are ready to bring your puppy/dog home, we will complete an adoption
contract. This process takes approximately 15 minutes.
Mandatory Spay/Neuter
All dogs will be spayed/neutered before leaving the shelter.
What if the dog/puppy doesn't seem to work out?
We are very particular about matching the right dog/puppy up to the right
owners, but occasionally things don't work. The SPCA requires that any new
dog/puppy owners confirm that they will bring the dog/puppy back if for any
reason the it does not work out in its new home.
What if my dog/puppy gets sick?
The shelter tries to place healthy dogs/puppies. We provide immunizations and
deworming, and also disinfect every day. However, it is not uncommon for dogs/puppies
coming from shelters or in shelter situations to get kennel cough. Kennel cough
is self-eliminating, however, it is contagious to other dogs/puppies. If your
adopted dog/puppy becomes seriously ill within 10 days after the adoption, you
may return the dog/puppy and the shelter will credit you for selection of another.
We cannot pay for treatment of the sick dog/puppy, nor can we refund the cost
of surgery if it has already been done. After 10 days, we cannot accept responsibility
for the dog's/puppy's illness, but we encourage you to call us anyway.
Resource Materials.
At the point of adoption the pet becomes the sole responsibility of
the owner...you. The shelter has resource materials such as books and
pamphlets about pet health care, behavior, and other pet related problems.
Please feel free to call if you need information or if we can be of
help to you and your new friend. We post Good Mews stories, and we'd
appreciate a picture and a note from you...just to let us know how you
are doing.
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