Meet our adoption
committee: Jane
and Val.
We are dedicated to finding permanent, loving
homes for the many strays that temporarily find
shelter and care here at Southpointe. We do not
do this alone, however, as every staff member
here contributes a part in helping us achieve
our goal.
The adoption/surrender fee helps to defray a
small portion of the cost of medical care we give.
In fact, many times we spend much more than this
small fee to insure our strays are healthy. We
do not "profit" from adoptions, our
true reward is not measured in dollars but in
helping the animals and our community. For strays
not altered at the time of adoption, usually less
than 6 months, adopters are required to spay/neuter
at the appropriate age and an estimate can be
provided at the time of adoption.
All of our cats are tested for FELV/FIV, started
on vaccines and spayed or neutered. We do get
a few dogs now and then, and they are also spayed
or neutered, checked for heartworm, started on
preventative and vaccinated too. They all have
also been microchipped to aid in reuniting owner
and pet if they ever become lost.
If you have interest in one of our adoptees,
please come in to visit. The animals love the
attention and we'd like to meet you! You can also
e-mail us at adoptions@southpointevet.com.
As part of the adoption process, you will complete
an adoption
questionnaire. This helps us to evaluate your
needs in order to find the right animal companion
for you. After you are approved, you will sign
an adoption contract. This is your assurance to
us that you will provide shelter, care and love
for your new family member.
We do not do same day adoptions. There are so
many homeless animals, many which have been surrendered
by their owners because they didn't realize the
commitment involved. A few extra days allow you
to think about your decision. You are making a
lifetime decision for both you and your new pet! |
