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Adoption Process

The goal of the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society adoption program is to find a loving, permanent home for each animal in our care. Our adoption process seeks to make the best possible match between you and your new companion, to ensure a lifelong commitment. We do our best to match the animal's needs and temperament with the adopter's lifestyle. We place thousands of animals in loving homes every year and are proud to say most adoptions result in lifelong relationships.

Before any pet is released, the adoptive family is carefully screened to assure that a healthy, happy environment will be provided.

In addition, ShelterCare Pet Insurance will be provided at no cost to the adopter for 30 days. This insurance covers almost anything that is not a pre-existing condition, and can be continued by the adopter through several different types of policies. Also, adoptive families are given a certificate for a free examination by participating veterinarians

Effective October 1, 2011 all cats and dogs adopted from the GMHS will already be spayed or neutered and will have been given their basic inoculations AND vaccinations for rabies (if the animal is of age)

Please allow approximately 30 to 40 minutes for the adoption process.

 

Click here for our Adoption Application

 

Adoption Fees

 

Participating Veterinarians

Dogs (under 7 years of age)

$145

Dogs (7 years old and older)

$100

Cats (under 7 years of age)

$78

Cats (7 years old and older)

$39

Rabbits

$5 (rabbits MUST be altered subject to managers discretion)

Guinea Pigs

$5

Gerbils

$5

Other rodents

$5

Ferrets

$35

Exotic birds

$35 to $100

Poultry

$5

Equine

varies

Livestock

varies

 

What is included in Adoption Fees?

For Dogs:

  • Spay/Neuter, rabies vaccination (if over 4 months of age), heartworm test/treatment if needed, distemper/parvo vaccination, basic de-worming, initial flea treatment, nail trimming, micro-chip, one month of health insurance coverage and a leash.

For Cats:

  • Spay/Neuter, rabies vaccination (if over 4 months of age), feline distemper, leukemia and FIV vaccinations, basic de-worming, initial flea treatment, nail trimming, micro-chip, one month of health insurance coverage and a temporary carrier.

 

Gloucester Veterinary Hospital:
804-693-3030

Dr. Gilbert Birdsall
Dr. Jacque Schuder
Dr. Sam Hendrix
Dr. Bob George

 

Animal Care of Gloucester:
804-642-5740

Dr. Sue Stiff
Dr. Rich Panuska

 

Tri County Animal Hospital:
804-785-9955

Dr. Sam Banks

 

Hartfield Animal Hospital:
804-776-9219

Dr. Steve Skinner
Dr. Dallas Scales

 

Homecare Veterinary Services:
804-815-7616

Dr. Colleen Morgan

 

SPECIALS

Half price cat adoption for Seniors (65 years and older)
Two cats or kittens for the cost of one adoption fee for ALL adopters

 

 

 

 

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