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Mary Hall Ruddiman Canine Shelter, Inc.'s adoption process
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Our adoption fee is $100 which includes spay or neuter, all vaccinations,heartworm check & prevention and worming. Adoption fees for those that graduate from our training programs is $175.
Our adoption fee is $100 which includes spay or neuter, all vaccinations,heartworm check & prevention and worming. Adoption fees for those that graduate from our training programs is $175.
About Mary Hall Ruddiman Canine Shelter, Inc.
About the shelter
Mary Hall Ruddiman Canine Shelter
In 2007, Mary Hall Ruddiman passed away leaving the bulk of her estate to Crittenden County to establish a "no-kill" animal shelter. Her will was very specific in what she wanted for the animals and it has been a long road to get us to the point where we are now. We opened the doors on December 6, 2010!!! In order for us to continue to make Mary Hall's dream a reality we will need the support of the community. Donations and volunteers are always needed and so appreciated. We will work directly with the Crittenden County Animal Shelter giving animals a second chance. Due to our space limitations and "no kill" status we must limit the animals we take in and will not be able to take animals directly. Our animals come strictly from the county shelter.
About the shelter
Mary Hall Ruddiman Canine Shelter
In 2007, Mary Hall Ruddiman passed away leaving the bulk of her estate to Crittenden County to establish a "no-kill" animal shelter. Her will was very specific in what she wanted for the animals and it has been a long road to get us to the point where we are now. We opened the doors on December 6, 2010!!! In order for us to continue to make Mary Hall's dream a reality we will need the support of the community. Donations and volunteers are always needed and so appreciated. We will work directly with the Crittenden County Animal Shelter giving animals a second chance. Due to our space limitations and "no kill" status we must limit the animals we take in and will not be able to take animals directly. Our animals come strictly from the county shelter.
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