ADOPTIONS
Considering Adoption?
The process is easy!
Adoption fees include all age appropriate tests, vaccines, sterilization, and a microchip. You can view all available animals here!
Apply to Adopt
If you are interested in one of our animals, please fill out an adoption application for dog or cat. You may complete the application in person at JCAS or email the completed form to animalshelter@mijackson.org. Please do not mail applications. A member of our team will reach out to you regarding your application status.
If you are interested in a dog and already own a dog(s) and/or have children, please bring them in for a meet-and-greet to see if they will become best friends! We reserve the right to make sure each animal has a suitable home for its individual needs.
Adoption Fees
Dogs - $300 Small Breed and Puppy / $200 Medium and Large Breeds
Cats
We consider owner surrender and stray cats as space allows during our business hours. There is a $30 rehoming fee per animal
Dogs
We consider owner surrender dogs during business hours. Owners relinquishing must come into the facility prior to bringing the dog(s) through the door to speak with a staff member about the reason(s) for surrendering, potential for adoptability and to fill out a profile on the dog(s) to better help the staff rehome the animal. These assessments and paperwork can take 20-60 minutes. There is a $50 rehoming fee per canine.
Adoption fees include all applicable tests, vaccines, sterilization and a microchip. If you are adopting a dog, you are also responsible for the applicable dog license fee.
Adjustment Period for Dogs: The Rule of 3's
3 Days: Initial Transition
This time can be quite a shock to many dogs, especially puppies, as they have just often left the only home they've known and no longer have the constant companionship of their littermates or mother. Dog adopted from a shelter or rescue need time to decompress from these often-stressful environments.
3 Weeks: Middle Transition
By around three weeks after arriving at their new home, most dogs are getting more comfortable with the routine and starting to show their normal behavior and temperament.
You many see a dog who was initially cautious and shy start to come out of their shell, perhaps exhibiting some training issues that you didn't notice the first few days. For other dogs, you may see them start to "chill out" as they continue to learn the house rules and thrive with routine and predictability.
3 Months: End of Transition
Usually by around three months after joining your family is when we anticipate a dog to be fully acclimated to their new environment and routine.
Adoption Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday from 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM
