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The basics of pet adoption
By: Maggie Kalar
Description: Click here for a list of local animal shelters where you can adopt your next forever friend!
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Between 7 million and 8 million homeless pets are found in shelters across the country every year. Three to 4 million of these animals are in danger of being euthanized due to a lack of available homes (statistics are from www.HSUS.org).
There are plenty of wonderful local shelters and rescues to adopt from, including:
• Bakersfield Animal Shelter, 201 S. Mt. Vernon Ave., 868-7100.
• Lake Isabella Animal Shelter, 14891 Highway 178, (760) 378-1131.
• Mojave Animal Shelter, 923 Poole St., (661) 824-1030.
Additional shelters are:
• Alpha Canine Sanctuary, 391-8212, www.alphacanine.org.
• Bakersfield SPCA, 3000 Gibson St. Bakersfield, 323-8353
In order to adopt, you need to be 18 or older and have valid ID. Adoption fees include a leash for dogs, a spay or neuter surgery, 5-pound starter bag of Science Diet, and goodie bag (while supplies last). Fees are as follows:
• Male/female dogs 4 months or older are $75, which includes a DHLPP vaccination, and a Rabies vaccination.
• Male/female dogs under 4 months are $60, which includes a DHLPP vaccination, and a Bordatella vaccination.
• Male cats are $30 and includes three-in-one vaccination.
• Female cats are $40 and includes three-in-one vaccination.
• Microchipping is offered for animals adopted from Kern County Animal Control shelters and is $15.
Potential adopters should research a specific breed of cat or dog before committing to adoption. This way potential adopters are familiar with the personalities and characteristics of each breed. Potential adopters need to understand that this a lifetime commitment. Those not ready to commit to 10 or more years for a cat, or 12 or more years for a dog, should think about alternatives, such as volunteering or fostering animals for shelters or rescues.
*Editor's note: The dogs featured on this page were rescued in a neighborhood and are being held in a home until they can be adopted. If you are interested in either of these dogs, please contact Niccole: 735-5539 or Evidncofgrace13@aol.com.
