Ready to adopt your new best friend?
Thank you for considering adoption of a shelter animal. There are so many homeless pets waiting for a forever home, and every person that chooses adoption helps to make their dreams come true. Falling in love with a pet is easy and pet ownership is very rewarding; but bringing a pet home is a big decision. Dogs and cats require a lot of time, money, and commitment. Al-Van is excited you are considering adding a shelter pet to your family. We will gladly help you find the pet that is the best fit for your lifestyle and home – that’s our job, & we love it!
At Al-Van, the adoption process starts by you completing an adoption application. Talking with our Adoption Specialist regarding your wants and needs, discussing any other pets you may already have in the home, and assuring your living arrangement allows for the type of pet you are looking for, is all a part of the adoption process. There is plenty of space to meet our adoptable animals at our adoption center. If you don’t find the perfect match at first, please check back as we receive new animals to the shelter regularly.
Click the button below if you would like to begin the adoption process today! All of our current adoptable cats and dogs can be seen on PetFinder or Adopt-a-Pet. Feel free to call us with any questions @ 269-637-5062.
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Things to consider when adopting a new pet
Thank you for considering adopting a shelter animal. Here are some things to consider before you make the decision to bring a furry friend into your life:
- Why do you want a pet? It's amazing how many people don't ask themselves this simple question. Adopting a pet just because it's "the thing to do" or the children have been wanting a puppy can be a mistake. A pet is a long commitment - 10, 15, or even 20 years.
- Do you have time for a pet? Dogs and cats require food, water, exercise, care, and companionship every day of every year. Many animals in the shelter are here because their owners didn't realize how much time it took to take care of them.
- Can you have a pet where you live? Some rental properties do not allow pets or they may have restrictions. Part of the adoption process is contacting your landlord to make sure you are allowed to have pets in the home, and how many pets are allowed at one time.
- Is it a good time for you to adopt a pet? Pets like routine, and if your routine is changing - perhaps because of a new job, a new house, a new member of the family - waiting until you settle down is wise.
- Is your pet a good fit for your family? Please bring your entire family to the shelter to meet your new pet to make sure everyone gets along well. That includes children (some pets don't do well with young children),and your canine family members as well. Our staff can help with introductions and assess behaviors.
- Are you prepared to deal with special problems that a pet can cause? Fleas or allergies, scratched-up furniture, accidents in the house, and unexpected medical emergencies are unfortunate but all a part of pet ownership.
- Are your living arrangements suitable for the animal you have in mind? Animal size is not the only variable to think about here. For example, some small dogs such as terriers are very active, requiring a great deal of exercise to be calm and tend to bark at any noise. On the other hand, some big dogs are quite content to lounge on a couch all day.
All adoption fees include spay or neuter of the animal, microchip, and vaccinations.
Adoption Fees are as follows:
- Puppies - $200 ($150 adoption fee, $50 recovered spay/neuter fee)
- Dogs - $125 ($75 adoption fee, $50 recovered spay/neuter fee)
- Senior Dogs - $75
- Kittens - $75 ($40 adoption fee, $35 recovered spay/neuter fee)
- Cats - $45 ($10 adoption fee, $35 recovered spay/neuter fee)
- Senior Cats - $20