Sequoia Humane Society - Shelter Adoption Standards

Sequoia Humane Society
Promoting animal welfare and individual responsibility for the
care and protection of animals.
A No-Kill Shelter Promoting Spay/Neuter.
6073 Loma Avenue, Eureka CA 95503
(707) 442-1782
Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, Noon to 5pm
Closed Sunday & Monday
Incoming animals by appointment only.

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Vets Who Support SHS Spay/Neuter Drives
Sunny Brae Animal Clinic
900 Buttermilk Lane
Arcata, CA
822-5124
Eureka Veterinary Hospital
4433 Broadway
Eureka, CA
442-4885
Animal Health & Surgery Center
1257 Riverwalk Drive
Fortuna, CA
725-6154
Myrtle Avenue Veterinary Hospital
2715 Hubbard Lane
Eureka, CA
443-8686
McKinleyille Animal Care Ctr
2151 Central Ave.
McKinleyville, CA
839-1504
Redwood Animal Hospital
1585 School Rd.
McKinleyville, CA
839-9414

Fortuna Vet Clinic
251 Fortuna Blvd.
Fortuna, CA
725-6131

Broadway Animal Hospital
3700 Broadway
Eureka, CA
442-5717

Arcata Animal Hospital
1701 Giuntoli Lane
Arcata, CA
822-2402

Ferndale Vet Clinic
1140 Van Ness Ave.
Ferndale, CA
786-4200

Healing Spirit Animal Wellness Center
7650 Myrtle Ave.
Eureka, CA
822-8307

Cutten Animal Health Center
4015 Walnut Drive Ste. B
Eureka, CA
445-0877

Garberville-Redway Vet Group
230 Alderpoint Rd.
Garberville, CA
923-2023

Animal Medical Center
105 N. Main Street
Fortuna, CA
725-6114

Shelter Adoption Standards

SHELTER STANDARDS

An adult must accompany persons under 18.
Speak with a shelter representative before touching or handling animals.
When you do visit with an animal, use disinfectant before handling another.

CAT AND DOG ADOPTION POLICIES

An adopter must be at least 18 years of age.
Animals are adopted as pets and companions and only secondarily as mousers, watchdogs, etc. No dog is ever placed as a guard or attack dog.
No animal may be adopted to be given away as a gift except by a guardian for a minor child who lives with the adopter.
Animals are adopted as house pets and family companions, not as "outside only" pets.
Animals are adopted to homes where application responses, counselor interview and pet-owning history indicate that they will receive appropriate lifelong care.
Animals are placed with residents of military housing consistent with these policies and Military Housing Office regulations.
Animals are adopted to live in a rental residence where pets are welcome and permission is verified. In addition, individuals living with friends or relatives must have the homeowner's consent.
All dogs are placed in home with an adequate and humane means of confinement.
All cats and dogs adopted from the Sequoia Humane Society must be sterilized.
Declawing of cats is opposed by the Sequoia Humane Society. People who want to declaw a cat will be approved only to adopt cats who were declawed prior to entering the shelter.

ADOPTION FEES ARE CONSIDERED DONATIONS AND ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

The Sequoia Humane Society reserves the right not to adopt an animal into a situation that we believe would be dangerous (for the person or animal), impermanent or unhealthy.

ADOPTION COUNSELING

Please take your time in choosing a pet. Consider the cost of food and health care. The puppy or kitten you take home with you will be an adult soon.: Can you afford the food and veterinary care?; Can you take him/her with you when you move?; Can you provide a LIFETIME home for the animal?; Do you have the time?; Is this an impulse decision?; Do you have enough room?

The staff is available to answer questions and assist you in selecting the right pet for you and your family.

The Sequoia Humane Society is a non-profit organization promoting the humane treatment of pets in our community through a variety of services and events. Our shelter is supported by donations, memberships, grants and local fundraising efforts. All monies raised are used to support quality lives for the homeless and unwanted animals of Humboldt County. We provide programs such as senior and low-income spay/neuter assistance, lost and found services, dog obedience classes, and education.

e-mail us at
humane@sequoiahumane.org

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