Many people assume that they cannot afford to pay the fees (listed below) to get their pet back home. Our goal is to make sure they can! We have a variety of options available to ensure that loving pet owners can get their pet out of the shelter, regardless of their financial situation or income. If your lost pet is at the shelter, please email us ASAP at animalservices@kerncounty.com
"The fees are too high! It's going to cost a lot of money to get my pet back. I can't afford it." NOT TRUE. As stated above, we have a variety of options available to ensure that loving pet owners can get their pet out of the shelter, regardless of their financial situation or income. The law does require that we change fees. However, we have the freedom, flexibility, funds, and programs that allow us to work with pet owners to come up with plans and solutions that will reunite them with their pets immediately with minimal out-of-pocket expense. Most times, pets can go back home with their owners for just $15.
"I'm going to get in trouble or get a ticket" NOT TRUE. Unfortunately, 1 out of 3 pets get lost or go missing at some point in their lifetime. Although it's unfortunate, it's not uncommon. Even the very best pet owners sometimes lose their dogs for no fault of their own. The last thing we want to do is punish someone who cares about their pet and wants to bring it back home. We celebrate owners who make the effort to find their lost pet and want to bring it back home!
"My pet is better off at the shelter. Someone else will want it." NOT TRUE. Every pet that comes to our shelter is at risk of euthanasia. More dogs come into the shelter every day than leave. We are always overcrowded and pushed beyond our capacity. Day after day, great dogs who were wonderful pets, and would be a great addition to a home or family do not make it out of the shelter. If you are having problems being a responsible pet owner, there are services and program available to help. If you need help, email us at animalservices@kerncounty.com.
(Amount you will need to pay in order to pick up your pet after they have been taken to the shelter)
Charges for Care and FeedingDogs/Cats up to 100 Pounds: $20 per Day per AnimalDogs/Cats over 100 pounds: $25 per Day per AnimalLivestock, Including Exotic Animals: $25 per Day per AnimalCounty Impound FeesLicensed Dogs (Altered)First Impoundment: $15Second Impoundment: $30Third and Subsequent Impoundments: $60
Licensed Dogs (Natural - Includes Food and Agriculture Code Fines)First Impoundment: $50Second Impoundment*: $80Third and Subsequent Impoundments*: $160*Owner is also responsible for cost of sterilization upon second impoundment
Unlicensed Dogs (Altered)First Impoundment: $40Second Impoundment: $80Third and Subsequent Impoundments: $160
Unlicensed Dogs (Natural - Includes Food and Agriculture Code Fines)First Impoundment: $75Second Impoundment*: $150Third and Subsequent Impoundments*: $300*Owner is also responsible for cost of sterilization upon second impoundment
Female Dogs in Season$20 per Dog (in addition to care and feeding fees and impound fees)
Cats (Altered)First Impoundment: $15Second Impoundment: $30Third and Subsequent Impoundments: $60
Cats (Natural - Includes Food and Agriculture Code and Fines)First Impoundment: $50Second Impoundment*: $100Third and Subsequent Impoundments*: $200*Owner is also responsible for cost of sterilization upon second impoundment
Small Animals (Under 25 Pounds, Except Cats and Dogs)First Impoundment: $25Second Impoundment: $50Third and Subsequent Impoundments*: $100*Owner is also responsible for cost of sterilization upon third impoundment
Large Animals (Over 25 pounds, Except Cats and Dogs)First Impoundment: $150Second Impoundment: $300Third and Subsequent Impoundments: $450
Dangerous AnimalsFirst Impoundment: $150Second Impoundment, Within 36 months: $300Third and Subsequent Impoundments, within 36 months*: $450*Owner is also responsible for cost of sterilization upon third impoundment
Veterinary & Farrier FeesVeterinary Costs for Impoundment and Redeemed Animals: Actual CostFarrier Costs for Impoundment and Redeemed Animals: Actual Cost
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