Reclaiming a lost pet
Reclaim Fee Breakdown
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First incident/animal "impound" and boarding: $0 reclaim fee/donation suggested (so long as an animal is picked up within the stray hold period of either 4 days without collar, or 7 days with collar, the fees will be waived)
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Second incident/animal "impound" and boarding: $0 reclaim fee/donation suggested (so long as an animal is picked up within the stray hold period the fees will be waived)
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Third (or more) incident/animal "impound" and boarding: $10/day reclaim fee.
Reclaims past hold periods:
If an animal is held for mandated "stray hold" time period (4-7 days, dependent on collar or no collar at time of intake), and made available for adoption but still in the shelter's care - owner will be charged reclaim fee for each additional day past mandated hold period, of $10/day plus any fees incurred for vaccines, spay/neuter surgeries, microchipping and any additional veterinary care that the animal required.
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Each animal's owner is required to provide proof of an up-to-date rabies vaccination or leave a $30 deposit, to then show proof within 30 days. If proof is provided within 30 days, deposit will be returned. If proof is not provided, AVHS will keep deposit of$30.