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RCHS lists
our adoptable pets on Petfinder.com
Please click
here to view the available pets....
If
you would like to adopt a pet or would like more information
please contact us at 304 636-7844
or e-mail
us or
stop by the shelter located at 195 Weese Street Extension
during our open hoursof operation.
(
Click here for directions and map
to shelter )
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Adoption Fees:
Dogs & Pups
$35.00 Adoption Fee
Please contact us for details. |
Cats & Kittens
$20.00 Adoption Fee
Please contact us for details. |
Adoption
Policies & Procedures:
First and foremost, we are looking for permanent, responsible homes
for these animals. Thousands of animals die each year because irresponsible
owners neglect them, let them breed or just decide they no longer
want their animals. Please consider the time and money required
to own a pet. It's a lifetime commitment and nothing less is acceptable.
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You must be
18 years of age or older to adopt an animal.
All animals
leaving the shelter must be spayed or neutered .
Adopters must
sign a legally binding contract stating that spaying or neutering
will be done within the timeframe decided by the RCHS. Failure to
have the pet spayed or neutered can result in confiscation of the
pet and possible prosecution by the RCHS.
Animals must
be taken to a veterinarian for a health exam within three days after
leaving the shelter.
If you rent
or lease your house or apartment, we require written or verbal approval
from your landlord before you adopt a pet. We will not adopt an
animal to a person or family who is either in the process of moving
or is planning to move within a month after adoption.
Animals are
placed as pets or companions only. We do not place cats as barn
cats or mousers and dogs are not placed as strictly guard or protective
animals.
No animal will
be adopted that will be kept strictly outside.
We do not adopt
animals as gifts or presents.
If you are interest
in a large dog (over 40 pounds), we suggest a fenced-in yard where
the animal cannot get off your property. It is the law in Elkins
and in most outlying townships that your dog must be confined or
on a leash at all times.
We do not suggest
young puppies or kittens for a family with very young children or
in a situation where all family members are gone for long periods
each day.
Two or more
un-neutered animals of the opposite sex will not be adopted to the
same residence with the exception of kittens. Animals that are not
yet neutered will not be placed in a home where there is already
an un-neutered animal of the opposite sex in residence.
If, at any time,
you can no longer care for your pet, you are required to return
the pet to the RCHS shelter or the closest humane society.
The
RCHS reserves the right to refuse any adoption.
Anyone wishing
to adopt an animal from the RCHS will be required to fill out and
sign an Adoption Placement Contract.
You will need the free Adobe
Acrobat Reader to
view .pdf documents.
 RCHS
Adoption Contract
Rescue Groups:
Click
here for more information
Please contact
us for more information.
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