Frequently Asked Questions:
May I bring a dog or cat to your facility?
No. All of our animals are retrieved directly from Bartow County Animal Control. They are the agency that picks up animals that have been abandoned, strayed, or surrendered by their owners. Our animals MUST have INTAKE papers from that facility. We pull them based on adoptability and space availability at our facility.
How much does it cost to adopt a dog or cat?
Our adoption fees are: $125 for cats and $175 for dogs. This includes spay/neuter, microchipping, shots, dewormer, capstar for fleas if needed, and immunizations. It also includes an initial visit to a veterinarian and a rabies vaccine. If the animal is old enough we also test for heartworms (dogs and cats), FIV (cats), and feline leukemia.
Can you give a history on the animal I am adopting?
Unfortunately, do to the nature of how most animals end up at Animal Control, we may not have the animal's history.
Do you euthanize the animals?
We are as close to a no-kill shelter as we can get. The only time we euthanize is when an animal becomes aggressive or has a medical problem that is untreatable and extremely painful. At that time, it is actually more humane to have that animal euthanized.
Will you spay or neuter my pet?
We cannot provide this service at this time, but we do have a list of low cost spay/neuter services.
How long do you keep the animals before they go to rescue groups?
That varies by the animal's adoptability, behavior, and the ability of the rescue group to accept an animal. Typically, it is our policy to hold an animal for up to 90 days before we find a rescue organization to take them.
Do you have a list of rescues?
There are many rescues in the area; you can search online for general animal rescue groups or for specific breeds.
Can you send someone out to check on an abused animal?
Unfortunately we are not authorized or staffed for this service. Please call Bartow County Animal Control at 770-387-5153, or call 911.
Can I put a request in for a specific breed?
Yes. We keep a book of specific breed requests, and we will let you know if that breed comes in to our facility.
Can you pull a specific dog or cat from animal control for me to adopt?
Yes. This requires a non-refundable fee of $100 in cash, certified funds, or in some cases, credit card.
