Available Services

 

 

1.How do I adopt an animal?

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Once you have selected a companion animal you will need to fill out an application at the animal shelter or you can do one online. If all criteria are met, the cost is $65.00. The cost includes a $25.00 adoption fee, a $25.00 deposit for spay or neuter, and a $15.00 microchip fee.

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2.How do I find out if my dog or cat has been picked up?

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It is best to come to the shelter and look for your companion animal. We also have a section on the website with the animals in the shelter that is updated daily except for the weekend. If your companion animal is in the shelter, we only can hold them for 72 hours. Please contact us immediately. We would like to recommend that you file a missing report to help get them back home. There will be a $25.00 impound fee for the first offense. The cost will increase each time your animal is picked up by the Animal Services Officer. There may also be additional fees depending on the status of the animal. 

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3.What do I do to report my missing animal?

 

You can fill out a missing report online or contact the shelter to fill one out. Once a report is complete the information will be sent to our Animal Services Officers in the field. If your companion animal is located, we will contact you. We do encourage you to come to the shelter to ensure your companion animal is not here and follow up with us daily until your companion is found.

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4.Do you neuter or spay the animals at the shelter for adoption?

 

At this time, we do not. The Artesia Animal Shelter requires a $25.00 deposit as a promise to have your companion animal sterilized. You may reclaim your deposit if you have your companion animal sterilized within 30 days of adoption. 

 

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5.Are the animals that can be adopted vaccinated?

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Partially. When an animal arrives at the shelter, they receive vaccines for parvo, kennel cough, worms, and distemper. Rabies vaccinations must be done by a licensed Veterinarian and is the responsibility of the owner or new owner of the animal. 

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6.Does it cost to adopt an animal?

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Yes. The total cost of adoption is $65.00. This includes a $25.00 adoption fee, a $25.00 deposit for spay or neuter, and a $15.00 microchip fee. The spay and neuter deposit may be refunded if you have your companion animal spayed or neutered within 30 days of adoption. 

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7.Are animal's microchipped when they leave the shelter?

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Yes. All animals are microchipped before leaving the shelter. This is per the City of Artesia Ordinances.

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8.How do I get a certificate for spay and neuter?

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On the first Saturday of each month, Paws and Claws will hand out a limited number of certificates. The certificates are provided on a first-come, first-serve basis. The number of certificates available will depend on the amount of funds available. Our local Veterinarians require mandatory blood panels which are the sole responsibility of the owner. 

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9.What do I do with a found animal?

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If you find an animal running loose, please contact our dispatch center at 575-616-7155 and request an Animal Services Officer. It is safer for the animal and you not to contact an unknown animal. As they may be injured or scared and do not know you.  If the animal is picked up in the location where the animal is found, we have a better chance of locating the owner.