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Impound Fees

Impoundment (first day):

• $30.00 (altered pet)
• $50.00 (unaltered pet)

Intake Vaccination Fee (first day): $10

Microchip Fee (first day): $25.00
Only applies if your animal does not have a microchip

Rabies Fee (first day): $20.00
Or Erysipelas for miniature pigs (first day): $15.00

Kennel Fee (after the first day): $5.00 per day 

Sterile Stray Fee: $35.00

Bite Quarantine Fees: $100.00 (plus additional)

Pathological Examination: $50.00

Definitions

Altered Pet - surgically sterilized, (spayed or neutered) by or after the age of 6 months. 

Unaltered Pet - has not been sterilized (spayed or neutered) by or after the age of 6 months. 

Sterile Stray – If your pet is unaltered, you have the option of taking it home at the reduced fee quoted above if you elect to have it altered by Animal Management and Welfare. After 72 hours, Animal Management and Welfare has the right to alter any animal in its care, and no fee reduction will be offered.

*Sterile Stray discount does not void any court citations issued.