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Helping You
Make the Right Decision - Adoption Counseling
Our overall goal is to make sure the animal you adopt is well suited
to your lifestyle and that you are ready for him or her. When you
visit our adoption center our knowledgeable staff will be happy
to answer any questions and help you choose the right animal. These
Adoption Counselors will assist you by discussing your interests,
needs and lifestyles and then matching them with those of the companion
animals in our shelter. The Counselor will read through the adoption
application materials with you so it may simplify things for you
to have the form completed before you arrive.
Adoption Applications can
be downloaded below:
Adoption Fees
| Cats (neutered)
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$90 ** |
| Kittens
(younger than 6 months) |
$135 |
| Dogs (neutered)
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$180
** |
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Additional
Transport and Medical Surcharge for dogs transferred from
shelters outside of New England.
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$50
* |
| Puppies
- less than 6 months |
$235
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Gerbils,
Hamsters, Mouse
Rats |
$10
$15 |
Rabbits,
Guinea Pigs
Rabbits (neutered) |
$25
$45 |
| Ferrets |
$75 |
Bird -Parrots
Bird -Cockatiels, doves
Bird -Parekeet, finch |
$300-$1,000 Sliding
scale
$25
$15
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| Geese, Ducks,
Chickens |
$5-$20 |
| Goats, Sheep |
$25 |
Horses (riding)
Horses (companion/20+ years)) |
$350 -$1,500
Sliding scale
$200 |
** Senior Pet Discount -Adopt an animal eight years old or older
and save $30.
*Transport
and Medical Surcharge
In
an effort to save more lives, we transfer dogs from overcrowded
shelters in the southern states. There is an additional $50.00 surcharge
to help defray the cost of transportation, additional medical care
and spay/neuter operation for these dogs.
Our
adopters receive many benefits that outweigh the modest adoption
fee.
- Health Exam--Every
animal is examined for good health and sound temperament before
he or she is made available for adoption. Once adopted each animal
goes home with a certificate for a free physical exam by
a licensed NH veterinarian.
- Vaccinations and Treatment--Before
they leave for their new home, each animal is vaccinated for distemper.
Dogs are tested for heartworm and cats for feline leukemia. Animals
who need it are de-wormed and treated for fleas and earmites.
- Spay/Neuter- Through
our progressive spay/neuter incentives, the NHSPCA has helped
to make New Hampshire a leader in the quest to end pet overpopulation.
We are proud to say that at this time every cat, dog, puppy or
kitten is spayed/neutered prior to adoption.
- Home Safe and Sound--All
cats and dogs receive an I.D. tag and collar. When available,
microchipping is performed on dogs and cats before they go home.
Every dog receives a new leash and cats and smaller pets go home
in carriers.
Found
that Perfect Pet?
If not, check our daily animal
listings at ext.220 for dogs, ext.221 for cats and check our website
regulary.
We also have many farm animals, so check with us if that's what
you desire.
Pets
As Gifts
Pets are a lifetime commitment.
Before buying a pet for someone else, make sure that person is ready
and willing to take on the responsibility.
While pets can
make wonderful presents for some people, NHSPCA invites you to consider
a few things before you decide to purchase a pet as a gift:
- One of the
biggest dangers to choosing a pet for someone else is that you
might pick an animal that is not right for that person's lifestyle.
Instead of giving a pet as a gift, try wrapping up necessary pet
supplies along with a gift certificate towards the adoption of
a pet from a nearby shelter. That way the person gets the fun
of opening up a gift and of choosing their new best friend.
- Most animal
shelters and rescue groups adopt out many different types of animals
besides cats, dogs puppies, and kittens. You can find birds, reptiles,
rabbits, ferrets, rats, gerbils, hamsters, and even farm animals,
to name a few. Before you head down to the pet store, contact
your local animal shelter or rescue group to see what kinds of
animals they have ready for adoption.
Purina
Pets for People
Purina has partnered with
nearly 200 shelters nationwide to provide senior citizens with
reduced cost pet adoptions and the NHSPCA is one of them. By offering
this program Purina is helping us to encourage the human animal
bond. To learn more about this program and find out if you qualify
for a waived adoption fee on a senior animal please call the Adoption
Center at
772-2921 ext. 110.
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