Marshall
County
Humane Society Inc
P.O.
Box 22
Plymouth, IN 46563
USA
574-936-8300
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Marshall County 
Humane Society Inc
and Procedures
| Our adoption policies were designed to help
prevent animal suffering. Policies are based on experience of Humane Societies
across the country. We do not feel the animals should be placed in just any
home. Only by adhering to these policies can we be sure of the quality of the
homes in question. Applicants for adoption must demonstrate a humane attitude
and be willing and able to humanely provide for the animal for its entire
natural life span. |
| We try to place only healthy animals having a
good disposition. |
| We do not: |
| A.
Release animals for research |
| B.
Permit the adoption of animals as gifts for
someone else |
| C.
Place dogs for the sole purpose of hunting |
| D.
Place dogs for the sole purpose of security |
| E.
Place cats for the sole purpose of mousing or
barn cats |
| F.
Permit the adoption of animals to minors |
| We require: |
| A.
That all animals be spayed or neutered |
| B.
Written permission from landlords |
| C.
Proper facilities before placement |
| D.
That all animals receive proper veterinary
care |
| E.
Strict adherence to all laws and ordinances,
including licensing laws |
| F.
That all adults residing in the home be aware
of the responsibilities of pet ownership before placement |
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Some animals will require a fenced yard based on
previous experience and the particular circumstances. |
| We discourage the placing of kittens and puppies
into homes having small children unless we are completely satisfied that
responsible adults will assure the safety of the child and the pet and the
proper education of the children in humane animal treatment. |
| WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ADOPTION OF
ANIMALS TO ANYONE. |
| If, for any reason, the animal must be given up,
it MUST be returned to the Marshall County Humane Society, Inc. |
| Adopted animals CAN NOT be sold, given, or
transferred to the ownership of another person. |
| We recommend proper identification be kept on all
pets. |
| We discourage out of county adoptions. |
Shelter Hours and Location
10:00AM -12:00 Noon and 1:00PM -4:00PM Monday-Friday
10:00AM -12:00Noon Saturday
Closed Sunday
South of Plymouth, Corner of Highway 31 and 13th Road
| ADOPTION PROCEDURE |
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1. Prospective adopters are given an Adoption Application to complete. |
| 2. A copy of our adoption procedures is given to
and discussed with the prospective adopter. |
| 3. The application is reviewed with prospective
adopters to determine if the approval of the adoption is in the best interests
of both the pet and the prospective owner(s). |
| 4. Prospective adopters are shown the available
adoption animals. |
| 5. Every adoption application will take at least
twenty four hours to review and approve. We reserve the right to refuse
any adoption application. |
| 6. If preliminary approval is obtained, the
prospective adopter (family) will be notified. |
| 7. Prospective adopters are allowed time to get
acquainted with the animal they select. |
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8. The shelter director will answer any questions
they may have at this time. |
9. The adopter signs the Adoption Agreement,
Spay/Neuter Agreement, and pays the adoption fee. |
| 10. Adopter is encouraged to call us if they have
any problems or questions. |
| 11. Within 72 hours
of taking the animal home, the adopter is required to take the animal to a
participating veterinarian for a health checkup. At this time,
annual shots and other recommended vaccinations should be discussed with the
veterinarian. If necessary, an appointment should be made to have
the animal spayed or neutered. The adopter should present their copy
of the adoption agreement to the veterinarian at this time, which will entitle
the adopter to a discount price for the spay/neuter surgery, if the
chosen veterinarian participates in the MCHS spay/neuter program.
The adopter will be
responsible for paying the discounted surgery fee, as well as all other
veterinarian charges, directly to the veterinarian. |
| 12. If the adopter returns the spay/neuter rebate form, complete with a paid invoice showing the adopted animal was spayed or neutered, the adopter will be given a $10 rebate by MCHS (allow at least 3 weeks from submission of rebate and proof of surgery). |
| 13. Shelter staff may make follow-up calls
from time to time, to see how the adopted animal and family are doing, and offer
help where needed. |
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Adoption Fees |
| Dog $ 55.00 |
| Cat $ 40.00 |
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Date this page was last updated: April 16, 2005