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Guelph
                                Humane Society

THE GUELPH HUMANE SOCIETY INCORPORATED

Over a century of caring

Cats love
                                to play and sleep

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                                pet

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ANIMAL ADOPTION INFORMATION

Click Here to view to "5 Steps to Adopting an Animal" for a step by step guide to our adoption procedure.

Cost Comparison - The Adoption Advantage

Prior to Adoption, Animals Receive

Dogs
Average Cost for Services
(cost varies by clinic - this is an average)

Cats
Average Cost for Services
(cost varies by clinic - this is an average)

GHS Adoption

Temperament testing and adoption counselors to ensure the best possible pet-to-adopter match

Depends on behaviourist

Depends on behaviourist

INCLUDED

Basic Health Check

$60.00

$60.00

INCLUDED

Medication for common illnesses (such as upper respiratory illness in cats, or kennel cough in dogs)

$190.00 (depends on severity)

$190.00 (depends on severity)

INCLUDED

Flea treatment/preventive, and treatment of internal parasites

$25.00

$25.00

INCLUDED

Assessment and treatment of ear mites (if necessary)

N/A

$55.00

INCLUDED

Vaccinations - 1st and 2nd

$75.00 per set

$75.00 per set

INCLUDED

Microchip implant for permanent identification

$80.00

$80.00

INCLUDED

Spay or neuter surgery

Avg. Cost (varies by clinic)
Female $390.10
Male $342.70

Avg. Cost (varies by clinic)
Female $322.00
Male $165.70

INCLUDED

7 Day home trial

Not Available

Not Available

INCLUDED

6 Weeks of pet insurance

Average
$30.00 / month

Average
$15.00 / month

INCLUDED

Cost to Adopt

"Free to a Good Home"
$720 to $800

"Free to a Good Home"
$580 to $640

Dogs: $274.80

Cats: $229.56

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Adoption Fees
As of February 1, 2012

Cats or Kittens - $229.56 (includes taxes)
This fee includes over $350 in services which include:
-spay or neuter
-vaccinations - age appropriate/up to date
-rabies vaccine for all pets 4 months of age or older
-deworming
-cardboard carrier
-collar and cat identification tag
-bath
-microchip identification implant
-6 weeks of OSPCA Pet Insurance
-applicable taxes

Dogs or Puppies - $274.80 (includes taxes)
This fee includes over $400 in services which include:
-spay or neuter
-vaccinations - age appropriate/up to date
-rabies vaccine for all pets 4 months of age or older
-deworming
-bath
-microchip identification implant
-6 weeks of OSPCA Pet Insurance
-applicable taxes

*please note that new dog owners are responsible for purchasing a Municipal Dog License as an extra fee*

Ferrets - $229.56

Budgies, Finches, Canaries, Doves -$20.00 (includes taxes)

Lovebirds, Cockatiels -$25.00 (includes taxes)

Rabbits and Guinea Pigs - $16.95 (includes taxes)

Hamsters, Mice, Gerbils, Rats, Degus - $5.65 (includes taxes)

Large birds such as Parrots & other exotics - please call the office for details 519-824-3091

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Adoption Satellite Locations

There are presently 5 local veterinarians and businesses acting as satellite adoption centers for the Guelph Humane Society.

Each takes in and showcases one or more of our adoptable pets at a time, thus increasing the visibility of some of our animals who are in need of good homes. These generous folks are listed below.

Pet Valu
170 Silvercreek Pkwy N
Guelph, ON
(519) 836-8102

Highway 24 Veterinary Clinic
5041 Wellington Road 32 (just South of Highway 24)
Guelph, ON
(519) 822-1805

Victoria Road Animal Hospital
222 Victoria Road South (in the Victoria and York plaza)
Guelph, ON
(519) 763-9990

Southgate Animal Hospital
361 Southgate Drive
Guelph, ON
(519) 822-9600
www.southgateanimalhospital.ca

Global Pet Foods
715 Wellington St W
Guelph, ON
(519) 256-8966


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