Animal Adoption
The Potter League has a great selection of wonderful dogs and cats and small animals for adoption. Visit us soon!
The Potter League welcomes everyone who is considering adopting a shelter animal. Adoption can be a very rewarding experience. Our successful adoption program is based on matching the needs of our animals with the lifestyles of our adopters. We encourage a prospective adopter to fill out a questionnaire describing the kind of companion animal he or she desires. Pet personality profiles and staff evaluations aid our adoption counselors in assisting adopters in finding the right dog, cat or small animal for their lifestyles.
Dogs available for adoption have all been examined by a veterinarian and are up to date on vaccinations appropriate for their age. All dogs have also been treated with Frontline flea and tick treatment. The adoption fee includes an I.D. tag, a month of crate rental, a certificate for an additional veterinarian exam, and free basic obedience lessons.
Cats available for adoption have all been examined by a veterinarian and are up to date on vaccinations appropriate for their age. All cats have been treated with Revolution flea treatment. The adoption fee includes a cat safety collar, an I.D. tag, a certificate for an additional veterinarian exam and a cardboard carrier.
At this time, all dogs and cats adopted from the shelter are sterilized prior to leaving our facility. Rhode Island law requires all dogs and cats adopted from an animal shelter be spayed or neutered.
Our obligation to our adoptable animals does not end when they walk out the door with their new owners. We are here as a resource to help our adopters with the transition period. Our behavior staff is available to help with any behavior problems our adopters may be experiencing. Dog adopters may attend Saturday afternoon training classes. A four class Puppy Kindergarten is offered to all puppy adopters.
Adoption Information
| |
Dogs |
Puppies |
Cats and Kittens |
Small Animals |
| Adoption Fee: |
$95 |
$150 |
$95 |
$5 to $65 |
| Estimated Value of Features below: |
$300 plus |
$500 plus |
$250 |
|
| Dog Adoption Includes |
Puppy Adoption Includes |
Feline Adoption Includes |
| Vaccinations:distemper and rabies |
5 Puppy Obedience Classes |
Vaccinations:distemper and rabies |
| Open Obedience Classes |
Free Individual Behavior Consults available throughout the life of the dog |
Cat Carrier |
| Free Crate Rental (1 month) |
Vaccinations:distemper and rabies |
Safety Collar and I.D. Tag |
| I.D. Tag |
Free Crate Rental (3 months) |
Veterinary Office Visit |
| Veterinary Office Visit |
I.D. Tag |
Training Literature |
| Training Literature |
Veterinary Office Visit |
Bag of Science Diet Food |
| Bag of Science Diet Food |
Training Literature |
Spayed or Neutered |
| Spayed or Neutered |
Bag of Science Diet Puppy Food |
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| |
Spayed or Neutered |
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Veterinary Care
All adoptable dogs, cats and rabbits receive a preliminary health examination from a licensed veterinarian while here at The Potter League. Vaccination and known medical histories will be noted on the adoption contract.
All animals adopted from The Potter League are entitled to a free veterinary office visit (with one of our participating veterinarians) within 14 days of adoption. The Potter League strongly recommends adopters take advantage of the free visit.
Sterilization
Rhode Island law requires that all dogs and cats adopted from The Potter League or any Rhode Island animal shelter be spayed or neutered. Below is a range of sterilization fees from a survey of 5 local animal hospitals. These fees do not include pre-exam vaccines or tests.
Range of Spaying/ Neutering Surgery at Local Veterinary Hospitals (spring 2003)
| |
Male |
Female |
| Dogs |
$80 to $200 (average: $141) |
$90 to $250 (average: $156) |
| Cats |
$50 to $ 80 (average: $68) |
$85 to $140 (average: $116) |