Rescue, rescue, and rescue again!! The Holmes County Dog Warden’s Department is proud to help both dogs and people find each other through on site adoptions at the shelter. We see a variety of breeds and interesting dogs that come through our small rural shelter. They all share one thing in common and that is that they are all deserving of a forever home and humans to love them.
Adoption Fees
Standard Adoption Fee: $54.00
The standard adoption fee at the shelter includes a 7-Way Vaccine, Kennel Cough Vaccine, 24 Pet Watch Microchip, current dog license, leash, collar, toys, and on occasion the dogs spay/neuter.
Other Adoption Fee: $72.00
This fee is for dogs that have had additional care such as a rabies vaccine, 4DX Heart Worm and Lyme Test, treatment for Lyme if necessary.
The Process
Anyone interested in a dog can apply online or in person at the shelter. All adopters must have an approved application on file with the shelter. This application is short and sweet and can be found right here on our webpage. Adoptions are on a first come first serve basis to approved applicants. Once a meet and greet is done and the approved applicant is ready to adopt the Dog Warden’s Department has a short liability and adoption contract to be completed prior to the dog diving into his or her new home.
Dogs at the Holmes County Dog Warden’s Department can be viewed anytime during normal business hours which are M-F 8:30 AM -4:30 PM and Saturday’s from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. A complete list of adoptable dogs can also be found right here.
Programs
Foster to Adopt: The Holmes County Dog Warden’s Department does offer a foster to adopt program as well. This program is in some ways like a trial run. There is no commitment on your part. Ask our staff if this is something that you would be interested in. Fosters must be within Holmes County or surrounding areas.
Seniors for Seniors Program: Any person 65 years of age or older can adopt a senior dog (8 years or older) at just the cost of a license which is $19.00.
Sponsored Dog: On many occasions the Holmes County Dog Warden’s Department will have community businesses or citizens sponsor an adoption fee.