3370 Spring Arbor Rd.
Jackson, Michigan, 49203
Animal Shelter Phone:
(517) 788-4464
Fax:
(517) 780-4750
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Office: Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
No money transactions will be started
15 minutes prior to close
Kennel: Closes at 4:30 p.m. on Monday through Friday |
If you need an animal control officer, please dial 911.
They dispatch animal control officers. |
Adoption
All dogs and cats adopted from the Animal Shelter will have
a current rabies shot, distemper, distemper/parvo shot and
will be wormed if the animal is old enough.
Adoption Costs
Dogs, 3 months or younger - $46 to $50 (includes adoption
price, distemper/parvo shot, worm medicine, and a
$25.00 sterilization deposit)
Dogs, 4 months or older - $78 to $ 80 (includes adoption
price, distemper/parvo shot, rabies vaccination, worm
medicine, $20.00 license, and a $25.00 sterilization
deposit)
Cats, 3 months or younger - $41 to $45 (includes adoption
price, distemper shot, worm medicine, and a $25.00
sterilization deposit)
Cats, 4 months or older - $47 to $50 (includes adoption
price, distemper and rabies shot, worm medicine, and
a $25.00 sterilization deposit)
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Recommended
Cat Vaccination Schedule
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Age
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Vaccination Recommended
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7wks
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Combination vaccine*
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10wks
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Combination vaccine*:
include Chamydia (Pneumonitis) where it is a concern.
Feline Leukemia: for kittens at risk of exposure to
feline leukemia virus.
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12wks or older
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Rabies: Given by your local veterinarian
(age at vaccination may vary according to local law).
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13wks
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Combination vaccine*:
include Chlmydia (Pneumonitis) where it is a concern.
Feline Leukemia: for kittens at risk of exposure to
feline leukemia virus.
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16 & 19wks
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Feline Infectious Peritonitis: for
kittens at risk of exposure
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Adult (boosters)
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Combination vaccine*:
include Chalmydia (Pneumonitis) where it is a concern.
Feline Leukemia: for cats at risk of exposure to feline
leukemia virus. Feline Infectious Peritonitis: for
cats at risk of exposure. Rabies: Given by your local
veterinarian (time interval between vaccinations may
vary according to law)
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*A
combination vaccine includes feline distemper, rhinotracheitis,
and calicivrus. Some may also include chlamydia. According
to the American Association of Feline Practitioners,
cats at low risk of disease exposure may not need
to be boostered yearly for most diseases. Consult
with your local veterinarian to determine the appropriate
vaccination schedule for your cat.
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Recommended
Dog Vaccination Schedule
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Age
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Vaccination Recommended
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5wks
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Parvovirus: for puppies at high risk
of exposure to parvo, some veterinarians recommend
vaccinating at 5 weeks. Check with your veterinarian.
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6 & 9wks
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Combination vaccine*
without leptospirosis. Coronavirus: where coronavirus
is a concern.
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12wks or older
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Rabies: given by your local veterinarian
(age at vaccination may vary according to local law).
Combination vaccine*:
including leptospirosis where it is a concern, or
if traveling to an area where it occurs. Coronavirus:
where coronavirus is a concern. Lyme where Lyme disease
is a concern or if traveling to an area where it occurs.
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12 & 15wks
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Some puppies may need additional vaccinations
against parovirus after 15 weeks of age. Consult with
your local veterinarian.
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Adult (boosters)
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Combination vaccine*:
include leptospirosis where it is a concern, or if
traveling to an area where it occurs. Coronavirus:
where coronavirus is a concern. Lyme: where Lyme disease
is a concern or if traveling to an area where it occurs.
Rabies: given by your local veterinarian (time interval
between vaccinations may vary according to local law).
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A combination vaccine includes adenovirus cough and
hepatitis (the inclusion of either adenovirus-1 or
adenovirus-2 in a vaccine will protect against both
diseases), distemper, parainfluenza, and parvovirus.
Some may also include coronavirus. Consult with
your local veterinarian to determine the appropriate
vaccination schedule for your dog.
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Sale of Dog Licenses
All dogs in Jackson County must have a current rabies
vaccination and a license by 4 months of age.
Fee Schedule
December 1 to February 28 - $20.00 (sexed), $10.00
(unsexed)
March 1 to November 30 - $30.00 (sexed)
1) Senior citizens 62 or older with proof
of age will get the license for half price.
2) You must have your rabies certificate to purchase a license.
3) You must have your sterilization proof to purchase an
animal.
4) It is your responsibility to have all information that
will be requested.
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strives to provide service to the people we are privileged
to serve.
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