Riverdale
Animal Hospital

Adoption

You become responsible forever for what you have tamed.
- Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Riverdale Animal Hospital offers an adoption service to our clients and the general public. All of the adoption animals brought to us are examined by one of our Doctor before they are put up for adoption. They are treated for fleas and other parasites along with the initial vaccinations. Kittens are usually always available for adoption and in some instances, adult cats/dogs, puppies and other small species are available as well. Our staff will provide information on your new pet such as feeding and nutrition, dental care, flea/heartworm and other parasite prevention, grooming and any other questions or concerns you may have for your new pet.

Our adoption fee for kittens is $285.00 which includes:

Initial Visit (completed prior to adoption)

• Complete physical exam
• Primary vaccination at 6-8 weeks of age
• Fecal analysis/de-worming/ flea prevention

Second Visit (3-4 weeks after initial visit)

• Complete physical exam
• Secondary booster at 10-12 weeks of age
• De-worming

Third Visit (3-4 weeks after secondary visit)

• Complete physical exam
• Final Vaccination at 14-16 weeks of age

After the third visit a yearly exam/vaccination will be required at the owner's expense.

The adoption fee also includes spaying or neutering the pet at six months of age. Along with the surgery this includes a pre-surgical exam, intravenous fluids, anesthesia, pain and antibiotic injections, e-collar, take-home pain control, emptying the anal sacs and a nail trim.

Some other services to consider at the time of your pets surgery include pre-surgical blood work and laser surgery which are explained under Services.