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Health Check
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Worming
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1st Set of shots * Puppies and kittens require a series of vaccinations -
your veterinarian will schedule them for your new pet
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Canine Heartworm test
(For dogs over 6 months)
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Yearly Rabies Vaccination and Parish License Tag & Certificate at the
appropriate age (3 months or older)
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Coupon for spay or neuter surgery at the appropriate age (according to
the veterinarian on the voucher) or surgery before going into
new home
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Animal Care Kit
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Collar & Leash with ID tag
* The Adoption Fee has not increased in over 25 years- the charges are
for the medical care that is received from participating veterinarians at a
reduced rate for shelter animals.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
* All animals adopted from the Animal Shelter in Calcasieu Parish
MUST BE SPAYED/NEUTERED. Each year over 8,000 animals
die locally and over 13 million unwanted animals die in shelters
across the U. S. We require sterilization to stop the result of
pet over-population and in respect for the State Law.
* NO animals adopted from the Animal Shelter may be sold, given
away or abandoned. If you no longer want an animal adopted from this Shelter, it must be returned to the Shelter or the Shelter
must be notified and provided the information of where the new
home is located to insure a follow up on the Adoption Agreement
requirements for spay/neuter surgery.
* If you have a child of six years of age or younger, please consider
only animals over four months of age. A young child may not understand how to handle a baby animal safely. The child may be
injured if the animal is forced to defend itself. In addition, an animal
younger than 3 months is too young to be vaccinated for rabies and
in normal play the child may become scratched or bitten where it
breaks the skin. Over 70% of all dog bites are of children under 6 years
of age and the majority of bites occur in the face areas.
* We recommend that you do not rush in and adopt the first animal
you see. Take the time to secure pet supplies and to be certain
you want and are ready for an animal. Remember you are about
to embark upon a 10-15 year commitment!!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN THE ANIMAL SHELTER.
HOPEFULLY THE MATCH WE HELP YOU MAKE WILL LAST A LIFETIME!
YOUR FRIENDS AT:
THE CALCASIEU PARISH DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SERVICES & ADOPTION
CENTER
5500 Swift Plant Rd.- Lake Charles, LA 70615
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