ADOPTION INFORMATION
  CAPE BRETON SPCA
 

The payment for adopting a new pet includes:

1. The adopted pet’s FIRST VACCINE and DEWORMING, provided by the SPCA prior to leaving the shelter on the day of adoption

2. A VOUCHER FOR A FREE PHYSICAL EXAM at a LOCAL VET to be used WITHIN 10 DAYS of adoption (compliments of the vet). Additional costs associated with any treatments of diseases are paid at you OWN EXPENSE.

3. A SPAY/NEUTER CONTRACT, which covers a PORTION of the cost for a spay or neuter at a local vet clinic. The clinic will retain this contract after the surgery is completed.

DOG     Female - $90.00     Male - $75.00
CAT      Female - $60.00     Male - $50.00

The REMAINDER OF THE FEE for the spay/neuter is YOUR OBLIGATION TO THE VET

4. An SPCA pet REGISTRATION TAG and a MICROCHIP

VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

1. Your animal will require a BOOSTER VACCINE, which is your responsibility and is paid at your OWN EXPENSE.
2. If vet finds a problem with your new adopted pet at your COMPLIMENTARY PHYSICAL EXAM, you may return the animal to the shelter for a refund (minus the cost for a tag and cat box fee), or you may treat the animal AT YOUR OWN EXPENSE. It is extremely important to have your new pet examined by a veterinarian, they can find diseases that SPCA shelter staff are not trained to find or permitted to diagnose. We do not willingly adopt sick animals and a physical exam is important to ensure the health of your new pet.
3. Each new adopted animal has a TEN DAY trial period in your home and if it does not work out for any reason, you can return it to the SPCA within those ten days. You MUST bring your RECEIPT and SPAY/NEUTER CONTRACT to receive a refund. We do not refund the cost of the registration tag/microchip or cat box fee.
4. When it’s time for your new adopted pet to have the contracted spay or neuter, make an appointment at your local vet and take the SPAY/NEUTER CONTRACT, with you. Remember you have signed a CONTRACT STATING that you will have the adopted pet altered. Surgery left beyond the approximate surgery date (found on the contract) can cost you extra money.
5. ANY FURTHER CHARGES ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
 

Directory for veterinary clinics in Cape Breton

Baddeck Vet                      295-3440
Cape Breton Vet                794-7734
Celtic Creatures Clinic        270-8387
Highland Vet                       625-3315
Kennedy Animal Hospital    564-8356 & 849-3725