Dogs: $100 This fee includes the following: DHPP vaccine, Bordetella vaccine, microchip, Rabies vaccine, and the cost of the Spay/Neuter Surgery
Cats: $85 This fee includes the following: FVRCP vaccine, microchip, Rabies vaccine, and the cost of the Spay/Neuter surgery
If an animal has already been sterilized and/or fully vaccinated prior to adoption, the fee is still as listed above. Adoption fees may be discounted for special events, for senior or special needs animals, or at the shelter’s discretion. All adoption fees are nonrefundable.
ADOPTION AGREEMENT
You will be asked to sign an agreement stating that you are fully aware of and acknowledging of the following statements:
I realize that shelter animals come from various backgrounds. There are no guarantees of health, behavior, medical history or training. I understand that this animal may have been exposed to and/or carrying any disease, some of which may be shareable with my other pets at home or with humans.
I accept responsibility for any and all future healthcare costs for this animal, including but not limited to: vaccinations, treatments of any pre-existing known or unknown conditions.
I accept that the City of Galax, and the Galax Carroll Grayson Animal Shelter, and the staff/employees are not liable or responsible for the health of the animal, nor the behavior it exhibits, nor any medical costs associated with the adopted animal, or others in the household. If the adoption does not work, the animal may be returned to the shelter, but with no refund of the adoption fee.
I understand that if I rehome this animal, even for free, prior to being sterilized I am still responsible should proof of sterilization not be provided to the shelter by the date on the sterilization agreement. Failure to sterilize the animal may result in a civil penalty of up to $250.00 and denial to adopt any other animal from the shelter.
I agree to follow the shelter requirements that may be listed for certain animals that are up for adoption. Examples include but are not limited to: Indoor only housing for declawed cats, small breed dogs, and any animal listed as an indoor only home.
If other dogs and/or cats are already in the household, they are current on the state required rabies vaccination and have a current city or county license.
Residents within the City of Galax are limited to a total of three (3) cats and or dogs per residence.
If residing in a rental property/apartment building, or any other property you do not own, you have permission to house the animal on said property prior to adopting. By signing below, I am stating that I have never been convicted of any crime or misdemeanor involving animal cruelty, neglect or abandonment and that I agree to follow all animal care laws, along with any agreements of this adoption.
