We are a county funded, county owned animal shelter. Our primary mission is animal control. My personal mission is the return of every lost pet, finding homes for every discarded, surrendered, or otherwise displaced potential pet. No other occupation brings me as much joy and heartache. Our county as a spay neuter problem. It saddens me to know every day dogs and cats are breeding and the litters will show up at our doors. We have a functional capacity of 40 animals, with a maximum of 80. We currently house 63. Our shelter sees over 1000 animals a year through our doors. I want to educate the public of spay neuter, bring in grants to help the people do so, and get our intake down to a reasonable 300-400. If we can do it, I can ensure every animal is adopted back to our citizens, or rescued.
Verbal interview, pet family match, signed contract, receipt of $85 for dogs, and $65 for cats. Selection of preferred Benton County vet, and appointment made for spay/neuter. The adopted pet is delivered by BCAS to the vet. The owner has the option of retrieving the pet from the veterinarians office, or from BCAS at a later date free of charge. Adopters are encouraged to take free pet treats, a collar, leash, and any available surplus pet care items currently in stock to ensure their success as owners. Cat adopters receive a Purina portfolio, Dog adopters receive a Blue Buffalo portfolio.
