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At Intermountain Humane Society our goal is to find the right, "forever" home for the dogs and cats that come under our care. We do our best to make sure that the pet being considered for adoption meets the needs of the adopter, and vice-versa. We process applications in the order that they are received.

 

If you are interested in adopting a pet from us you must complete an application form that asks several questions about you and what you're looking for in an animal companion. In order to make the best match of people and pets, we need to know about your home, family (including other pets), and lifestyle.  We request references to verify your history as a pet owner.

 

We ask that all members of a family interested in a pet come in and meet the animal before the adoption can be approved and finalized. Particularly, for dog adoptions, any dogs currently living with the potential adopter must be brought to the shelter to assess how the dogs will respond to each other.

 

Application forms may be completed on-line: Cat Adoption Application or Dog Adoption Application.

 

Animals may be met at the shelter in Pine Junction (near the intersection of U.S. Highway 285 and Mt. Evans Blvd/Route 126). The shelter is in the back of the "Log Building", just west of the Cruz-In Diner and Golden Pine Restaurant. See a map to the Intermountain Shelter.

 

Adoption Fees

Dogs

Before adoption, all dogs receive the following services: veterinary exam; spay/neuter surgery; heartworm test and preventative; distemper, bordetella and rabies vaccinations (as appropriate for their age at time of adoption); dewormer; microchip insertion. The cost to have these services performed at a veterinary clinic averages $600.00. 

 

The adoption fee charged reflects the services performed.

 

• Puppies - $300

• Adult dogs (6 months – 6 years) - $150

• Mature dog, over six years old - $80

 

Note! Because our puppies are in such high demand, we will need a 50%, nonrefundable deposit from all approved adopters in order to hold a puppy for you. A deposit may also be placed on an older dog to hold it.

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Cats

Before adoption all IMHS cats receive the following services: veterinary exam; spay/neuter surgery; testing for FeLV/FIV; distemper and rabies vaccinations (as appropriate for their age at the time of adoption); dewormer; microchip insertion. The average cost to have these services performed at a veterinary clinic: $450.00! 

 

The adoption fee charged reflects the services performed.

 

• Kittens - $200

• Adult cats (6 months – 6 years) - $100

• Mature cat, over six years old - $75

 

Note! Because our kittens are in such high demand, we will need a 50%, nonrefundable deposit from all approved adopters in order to hold a kitten for you. A deposit may also be placed on an older cat to hold for you.

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About our fees:

Intermountain Humane Society does not receive funds from any governmental or municipal agency. The shelter operates entirely on monies collected from adoption fees, surrender fees, donations, grants, and fundraising activities. We work hard to be the best resource for all things animal welfare related in our community.  We rely solely on the generosity of our community. If you would like to help us, please contact us to learn how you can get involved with us to donate or raise funds to support our mission.