We have updated our adoption forms to be animal specific, please choose the appropriate form for the animal you are applying for. Feel free to print off the form and bring it with you to the shelter. Forms are also available at the shelter. All of the forms are in PDF format.
The Ontario SPCA Kent Branch is now offering additional services
as part of its overall adoption program. At the time of their
spay/neuter surgery, all cats will be tested for Feline Leukemia
(FeLV) and Feline AIDS (FIV). These viruses can each cause
serious illness in cats and making sure the cats are clear
of these infections before adopting them out is another way
of trying to ensure their overall good health. All dogs will
be tested for heartworm (if old enough) at the time of their
spay/neuter surgery. Heartworm disease is transmitted by mosquito
biting several dogs after already having fed on an infected
dog. Within several months, the adult heartworms are living
in the dog’s heart and causing damage to several vital
organs as well as serving as a source of infection for other
dogs. Both of these tests are now included as part of the
total adoption package fee.
Pet
Plan Insurance
Pet
Plan, the largest pet insurance company in Canada is supporting
the Ontario SPCA Kent Branch in several ways. They are offering
a 6 week complimentary pet insurance package for all new adoptions
with no obligation. The plan goes into effect 48 hours after
the time of adopted pet leaving the Shelter. It can easily be
activated by the new pet owner by calling their toll-free customer
care center or by going online to their website at www.adoptionplan.ca
The plan covers almost all injuries and illnesses. For every
free plan activated, the Kent Shelter receives a small donation
and for every plan converted over to a full insurance plan,
the Shelter receives a generous donation from Pet Plan. More
details are available at their website or there are info sheets
available at the Animal Shelter.
Where
can I find out about animals available for adoption?
Weekly
in the Thamesville Herald
Weekly
in the Pennysaver/Chatham This Week
On
CKSY-FM 94.3 every Monday morning at 6:50
am with The Breakfast Bunch and on their website at www.cksyfm.com
and click on the "on air features" button.
On The
Rock 95.1 every other Thursday morning at 8:45 am
with Rock Mornings and on their website at www.therock951.com.
What
are the adoption fees?
Dogs are $200.00 and cats are $135.00 taxes included. All
animals over the age of 12 weeks are spayed or neutered, vaccinated,
dewormed, flea bathed, given Advantage or Revolution (1 month
flea control), groomed and are health guaranteed for 10 days.
Animals under 12 weeks of age cannot be spayed/neutered so
a $50.00 rebate certificate is offered instead. All other
services are provided to these animals as well.
Rabbits
are spayed or neutered and the adoption fee is $50.00.
The
adoption fees on birds, guinea pigs, small rodents, etc. vary
depending on the species.
Please
stop in for adoption applications or call us if you have questions
at 519 354-1713.
Once we
have received your application form we will make every effort
to contact your references in a timely manner. Please choose
references that can be readily reached. Should you not here
from us within 3 -5 days of submission, please call us to
check on the status of your application.
Thinking of adopting
a dog? Puppy, Adult or Senior? Read
about the benefits of adopting a Senior Canine.
