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It is important that you consider the following:
Size - if you rent, does your apartment or home have stated size limits? (Landlord approval is required). Have you considered what size of dog best suits your available space and lifestyle?
Age - Dogs of different ages have very different requirements, make sure you know what these are. (ie puppies and older dogs require extra care and attention).
Temperament - Does the dog have a temperament that would be suitable for your family?
Compatibility - Is the dog recommended for children and other pets?
Energy Level - Does your schedule allow for providing the amount of exercise recommended?
Special Needs - Will this dog require special care?
To ensure the best possible match between adopter and pet, we ask that you read and understand the information below regarding adoption policies and procedures. You will be asked to sign a legal contract when adopting your pet and you must pay an adoption fee/donation. The fees go directly to Bossier Animal Control.
Donations can be made to Hand In Paw to help pay for medical expenses, spaying/neutering and boarding.
Once placed, Bossier City reserves the right to check on the dog at any time to ensure its wellbeing. If any condition of the adoption contract has been violated, or, if it is the opinion of the Bossier City employee that the environment is unsafe, Bossier City reserves the right to remove the dog from the home. If at any time you cannot keep the dog, you must return it to Bossier City Animal Control and not to another individual or shelter.
Adoption Requirements
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.$10 - All ages*
- 1 year rabies vaccination
- These animals are already spayed or neutered
$55 - Up to 3 months old*
- 1st shots and worming
- $50 voucher toward spay / neuter
$60 - Mixed breeds - 4 months and older*
- 1 year rabies vaccination
- $50 voucher toward spay / neuter
$85 - Purebred - 4 months and older*
- 1 year rabies vaccination
- $75 voucher toward spay / neuter which will cover the total cost.
(NOTE: The purebred animal will not be able to go home with you on the adoption day. Bossier City Animal Control will make arrangements and provide transportation to a local vet for spaying / neutering.The vet will contact you when you can take your new family member home. This is usually within 1-2 days of adoption.)
*All animals have received a general health screening by a licensed vet.
