Saginaw County Animal Care Center

Fees:

How to adopt
(CASH ONLY, PLEASE!)
The adoption process begins with filling out an adoption application. Then the applicant is interviewed and the application submitted for approval. When fees are paid and appropriate paperwork signed and processed, the adoption is complete.

   * Dogs (if already neutered/spayed) = $15.00
   * Cats (if already neutered/spayed) = $15.00
   * Dogs/Cats (not already neutered/spayed) = $45.00 of which $30.00 is applied toward sterilization and $5.00 toward a rabies vaccination.

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SHELTER HOURS:

Mon-Thurs: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Fri: 8:00am - 4:00pm
FOR VIEWING ANIMALS:
Mon-Thurs: 10:30am - 4:00pm, Fri: 10:30am - 3:30pm

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DOG LICENSING:

All dogs must be licensed within 30 days of reaching the age of 4 months.
Then each year BEFORE March 1st.
Prices for licenses are:

1. Non altered - $25.00
2. Spayed or neutered - $7.00
3. Spayed or Neutered senior citizen - $5.00

AFTER MARCH 1ST OF EACH YEAR THE LICENSE IS DELINQUENT AND THE FEES DOUBLE!
You must have proof of a valid rabies vaccination to obtain a license.
For newly aquired dogs, or dogs just reaching 4 months of age, you have 30 days to obtain the license at the normal fee.

Licenses can be purchased at:
Your Veterinarian's Office
Animal Care Center
Saginaw County Treasurer's Office

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Panleukopenia:

Also called feline parvo, feline distemper, cat plague and several others.
This is a virus that is contact spread. So your cat can become exposed by contact with a carrier cat or any surface that has been contaminated by the carrier cat. Fleas can also spread the disease. It is an extremely resilient virus that can survive freezing and up to 133 degrees, and under ideal conditions up to 13 months. There is no specific test for it at your veterinarian. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, and death. Kittens are hit particularly hard and have an extremely high mortality rate. Adult cats that survive the virus may become carriers and spread the disease. How do you stop the problem? Vaccinate your cats! The disease is preventable with proper care of your pet and following your veterinarian’s health care plan. Keep your cat indoors. Cats do not need to roam outside. Indoor cats are healthier and make better pets. How can you clean an area or item that been exposed to an infected cat? Water mixed with 10% bleach. Saturate the area and leave set for no less than 15 minutes. Porous items such as blankets should be discarded.
While this disease is a killer, there is no reason for alarm.
Remember, simply make sure your cats are vaccinated and kept indoors!
Responsible pet care can prevent so many deaths every year. If you are going to own a pet, stop and ask yourself if you are able and willing to provide for the expense of the vet care and provide the time for supporting the pet’s social needs. If you cannot say yes to both of these questions, you are NOT in a position to own a pet. And finally, have your pets spayed or neutered.

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Drop off a stray:

Please do not leave strays at the door. This is not only abandonment, but illegal, and dangerous to the pet, they may get loose, and be injured by traffic, or suffer from bad weather. Bring them inside, there is no charge to drop off a stray

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To Surrender your pet for Euthanasia:

, the Fee is $10.00 for Cat or Dog. If the dog has a current license in Saginaw Co. the $10.00 fee is waived..

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Free Straw!:

Straw is available in winter, see the center for information.

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Do Not Give a Pet For Christmas!:

Please consider adopting your pet before or after Christmas day, since the home will be busy with friends and family that day, it is often a bad time for an animal to adjust to new surroundings. Giving your family presents for animals and a card that says, "This is for the newest member of the family", will result in a wonderful surprise while ensuring the whole family will be able to select a homeless pet, for your family. And you can be sure you've got the right pet for everyone. read more at CNN.com

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Puppy Shots:

Start your puppies shots as soon as they are weaned
Our annual rabies clinic is scheduled for February,
contact the Care Center for time and date.

Dr. Sheets will be on hand to give the shots.
The cost will be $6.00 for a one year rabies vaccination.
And it is a cash basis ONLY.

Residents must purchase or have a 2003 dog license.
Dog license are the same price as last year,
$25.00 for unaltered dogs and $7.00 for altered dogs.
Licenses must be purchased before March 1st.
After March 1st the price of license doubles.
Dogs must be on a leash or carried.
We will have assistance on hand if needed.
See pictures from Feb. 09, 2003

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Watch your pets during thunder storms and fireworks:

Your pets can become very stressed during Storms and fireworks. Bring your pet indoors during these events.

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Keep your pets cool :

In very hot weather, watch your pets, and help them keep cool. Keep their water cold and fresh. Your pets do not sweat, they keep cool by panting, and loose moisture. You can put a small kiddie pool out for your dogs to play in.

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Looking for information on preventing and avoiding dog bites? :

Millions of Americans share their homes with dogs. The vast majority of interactions between people and dogs are happy and benign. But for millions of Americans, the interactions are less positive; every year, an estimated 4.7 million people are bitten by dogs, ranging from minor nips to major attacks. That's why The Humane Society of the United States works to reduce dog bite injuries. The good news is that dog bites can be prevented. Read our suggestions regarding how you can bite-proof your dog and stay safe around other canines. Click here to read more on the The Humane Society of the United States Web Site

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fleas and heart worms :

Spring is the time to set up an appointment with your Vet. to get protection from heart worms and fleas.

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