Adoption Information

Adoption Policies

(Policies  & Fee’s are subject to modification by the Steinbach Humane Society Founders.)

• The adopter agrees to pay S.H.S. an agreed upon adoption fee for the adoption of an S.H.S. adoptable pet.



• The adopter agrees to provide the animal with a good and safe home with proper shelter, care and attention. The animal is not to ride loose in the back of pick-up trucks, is not to be chained, or to be contained by hidden fences. The animal is not to be a purely outside pet. When the animal (referring only to dogs) is outdoors, it shall be provided protection from the elements by a dry,sound shelter. It is further agreed, the animal shall be provided with shade from the sun and adequate food and water. The animal (referring only to dogs) is not to be allowed to roam unsupervised when fenced areas are not present. The animal is not to be left in a kennel or small pen for time spans exceeding a ten hour period.
• The adopter agrees to have the animal examined by a licensed veterinarian at least once each year and will keep the animal’s vaccinations up to date. The animal must also be given monthly heart worm prevention. If the animal is not spayed or neutered prior to adoption due to age, the adopter will spay/neuter the animal at the appropriate age.
• The adopter agrees to have the animal properly licensed each year and to place an identification tag on him or her.
• S.H.S. makes no warranties or statements regarding the animal’s health or temperament. It is agreed and understood by the adopter that while every effort is made to provide accurate history and assessment of a animal, S.H.S. does not warrant an animal regarding medical status or behavior or disposition. It is further agreed that environmental changes may effect and change the temperament of the above named animal and that S.H.S. has no liability or responsibility of any nature regarding later defects with the animal, or injuries or damage to any person or property that may be caused by the animal. The adopter agrees to indemnify and hold harmless S.H.S. and its members or representatives against any and all claims of any injury or property damage to the adopter or anyone else.
• The adopter agrees not to engage in selling the animal to pet shops or supplying the animal for raffles, lotteries, auctions or laboratories. Should the adopter at any time be unable to keep or care for the animal, the adopter will contact and return the animal to the S.H.S. representative who placed the animal. No refund will be given on return of animal. The animal may not be transferred to another owner without the expressed consent of S.H.S. S.H.S. reserves all rights in reclaiming the animal, should we find the adoptive home to be unfit for any reason and by violation of the agreed upon contract.
• The adopter agrees to not violate any federal, provincial or local laws or ordinances with the animal.
• This agreement shall be binding upon the adopter and S.H.S. and their successors or beneficiaries.
• In the event this contract is breached by the adopter, it is agreed the adopter shall pay $150.00 as damages. Payment of these damages shall not excuse the adopter from returning the animal to S.H.S. and does not include court costs or attorney’s fees as set forth.
• In the event that S.H.S. employs an attorney by S.H.S. because of a violation of this agreement, it is agreed the adopter shall pay the attorney’s fees and court costs that may be deemed reasonably necessary.
• There will be a $25.00 fee for all returned checks.

Adoption Requirements

• Provide proof of address with identification such as driver’s license
• Complete animal adoption form and contract
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• If the adopter is too young, the guardian must sign
• Where suitable, bring along members of the household and other pets to meet prospective new pet

Adoption Fees
Cats
$65 single adult cat and $50 for the second
$95 single kitten and $60 for the second
$135 one adult and one kitten
$50 senior cat (10+years old)
Dogs
$200 single dog or puppy and $150 for the second
$80 senior dog (10+ years old)

For the lower fee of the second pet to come into affect, the second pet must be adopted at the same time as the first.  Adoption fees cover services included in the adoption benefits package. The benefits package for cats and dogs includes:

• Vet health examination
• First vaccination
• first Deworming
• Behavior assessment for adult dogs
• rabes vaccination for dogs
• Spay or neuter surgery
• ID tattoo
• Support System to help with difficulties

These items are not covered after adoption, except for the spay/neuter surgery. If a puppy or kitten is too young to get spayed or neutered, or have its rabies shot, a voucher will be given for a free surgery and/or shot and follow up contact will be made to ensure the surgery takes place.