Adoptions

The Monroe County Animal Control Shelter has many breeds of stray animals for adoption to the general public. The adoption of any county owned animal is at the option of the Animal Control Department. Before an animal is placed into a new home all stray animals shall be held pursuant to law in order to give the original owner a chance to claim their pet. Some animals may not be offered for adoption after the legal holding period if in the opinion of the Department the pet is either sick, injured, has vicious tendencies, or a condition which may be detrimental to the pet or the human and animal population of the community. These animals may be held and treated or euthanized at the discretion of the Department.

Persons adopting animals which have been kenneled in any facility should be aware that these animals may have been exposed to certain diseases either prior to or at the time of confinement. Some animals may appear healthy at the time of adoption however subsequently show signs of illness and need medical attention. Thus an animal adopted should be checked by your veterinarian within 2 days to assure timely provision of it's health needs.

Thousands of our animals have been adopted into new homes and enjoy normal, healthy lives. The staff at the shelter will be happy to assist you in choosing a pet to fit your needs.

Photos and information about animals available in Monroe County can be found at PetFinders website. You can enter the type of animal you want under Quick Search and enter the Monroe zip code of 48161

Adoption Deposit Fees

  Cats, Kittens, Dogs and Puppies
 $35.00 Sterilization Deposit
 $10.00 Rabies Deposit