Licking County Dog Warden's Office/Licking County Dog Shelter
DOG ADOPTION INFORMATION
The fee for adopting a dog is:
Puppy (0-11 months) - $150
Adult (1-5 years) - $100
Senior (5+ years) - $50
The adoption includes the following:
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Current Licking County License.
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Bordetella and DALPP Vaccinations.
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Microchip
Adopters should take their dog to a veterinarian following adoption for a complete health examination and any additional vaccinations or care needed.
It is always possible that a dog can harbor an illness in an incubation stage and may become ill after adoption. The future health of the pet is the responsibility of the adopter. The dog should have regular veterinary care, including parasite stool examination and treatment when necessary, yearly vaccinations (distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parvovirus). Rabies vaccinations should be given every 1-3 years. Dogs should be tested periodically for heart worms and receive preventive treatment.
Adopters must be at least 18 years of age. Adoptions will be permitted only to a responsible individual. We discourage the adoption of puppies under the age of four months to homes with small children.
We recommend that no dog be used exclusively as a guard dog, hunting dog, or an "outside dog"(left outside continuously). For large dogs, a large fenced area is highly recommended.
All pertinent animal protection and control laws must be obeyed.
Our adoption policies were established to ensure the placement of our dogs into permanent, responsible homes, and they comply with the guidelines and regulations set by Licking County Dog Wardens Office. If you have any questions about these policies, feel free to consult one of our staff members.
