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We service Clinton, Camanche, Charlotte, Preston, Grand Mound, Wheatland, Sabula, and Dewitt in Iowa. In Illinois we service Fulton, Morrison, Savanna, Thomson, Albany, and Cordova.
Clinton Humane Society's adoption process
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Adoption application required. Our contract does state that if you can no longer care for the pet you have adopted from us that it will be returned to the shelter. Our fees range from $5.00 to $50.00depending on the type and age of animal. In addition the adopter agrees to pay the cost of spay/neuter at a vet's office . If the potential adopter rents his home, a landlord approval note is required. We also require a meet and greet for dogs if there are other dogs in the home.
Adoption application required. Our contract does state that if you can no longer care for the pet you have adopted from us that it will be returned to the shelter. Our fees range from $5.00 to $50.00depending on the type and age of animal. In addition the adopter agrees to pay the cost of spay/neuter at a vet's office . If the potential adopter rents his home, a landlord approval note is required. We also require a meet and greet for dogs if there are other dogs in the home.
The Clinton Humane Society, founded in 1941, is a 501c3 non-profit animal shelter that is supported by donations from the community, fundraising, grants, city subsidies and membership dues. We provide tours of the facility and educational programs to school children, church groups, scout troops and nursing homes. We provide pet therapy to nursing homes and assisted living facilities, and we work with other animal shelters to maximize our chances of placing all animals in the loving, forever home they so deserve. The mission of the Clinton Humane Society is to support and care for homeless, injured, abused, neglected and suffering animals. The shelter believes in advancing humane education, preventing animal cruelty, and giving a voice to animals who cannot speak out and ask for help themselves.
The Clinton Humane Society, founded in 1941, is a 501c3 non-profit animal shelter that is supported by donations from the community, fundraising, grants, city subsidies and membership dues. We provide tours of the facility and educational programs to school children, church groups, scout troops and nursing homes. We provide pet therapy to nursing homes and assisted living facilities, and we work with other animal shelters to maximize our chances of placing all animals in the loving, forever home they so deserve. The mission of the Clinton Humane Society is to support and care for homeless, injured, abused, neglected and suffering animals. The shelter believes in advancing humane education, preventing animal cruelty, and giving a voice to animals who cannot speak out and ask for help themselves.
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Why should you adopt?
Dog adoption and cat adoption saves lives. Adopt a dog or adopt a cat and you'll have a friend for life.
What is the difference between adopting a dog, adopting a cat, adopting a kitten or adopting a puppy versus getting dogs for sale, cats for sale, puppies for sale or kittens for sale from a dog breeder or a cat breeder?
When someone is breeding puppies or breeding kittens, they are creating new dogs and cats who need homes. Some people are interested in a very specific breed of dog, cat, puppy or kitten and they think the only way to find that specific breed is to buy a dog for sale or buy a cat for sale from a puppy breeder or a kitten breeder. Yet animal shelters are filled with dogs and cats who must find homes.
So rather than buying a dog or puppy for sale from a dog breeder or buying a cat or kitten for sale from a cat breeder, we encourage people to adopt a dog, adopt a cat, adopt a puppy or adopt a kitten at their local animal shelter, SPCA, humane society or pet rescue group.
